08.01.2021 - By ABC listen
Australia is planning on taking the next big steps in its response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal Government last week released a four-stage plan on how we'll manage virus outbreaks as more and more of us are vaccinated.
In it, the first trigger point comes when 70 per cent of the eligible population - that's 16 years or older - are fully vaccinated.
On today's Coronacast, why that number might be a bit easier to reach than you'd think and why it might not be enough to see the end of restrictions.
Also on today's show:
* What is the reasoning behind NSW Government's decision to prioritise vaccinating year 12 students?