Dr Nick Coatsworth calls for cuts to the seven-day COVID-19 isolation mandate
The issue is being discussed at a National Cabinet meeting this week
Infectious diseases specialist Dr Nick Coatsworth says the seven day COVID-19 isolation mandate should be shortened, arguing the policy is now doing “more harm than good”.
The former Deputy Chief Medical Officer was speaking ahead of this week’s crucial National Cabinet meeting where federal, state and territory leaders will discuss whether to cut the isolation period to five days.
