Eastern states used the original Doherty modelling of when to open up but didn’t adjust for the transmissibility of Omicron, nor the realisation that a high uptake of booster shots was required.
Because they didn’t pivot to the new information, we’re in the mess we’re in.
McGowan is looking at what’s happening in the east and has adjusted his position on reopening. He seems to be the only politician in the country right now who’s using the grey matter between the ears.
