We may well be able to eliminate coronavirus, but we'll probably never eradicate it. Here's the difference
- Written by Adrian Esterman, Professor of Biostatistics, University of South Australia
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Compared to many other countries around the world, Australia and New Zealand have done an exceptional job controlling COVID-19.
As of May 7, there were 794 active cases of COVID-19 in Australia. Only 62 were in hospital.
The situation in New Zealand is similar, with 136 active cases, only two of whom are in hospital.
If we continue on...