Be vigilant. The new COVID-19 threats are the Delta variant and on-going vaccine hesitancy

The Delta variant has emerged as a complication in the recent upsurge Corona -19 cases in Sydney. What is different about the Delta variant and are we acting effectively to protect ourselves?

A number of recent COVID-19 cases in Sydney have been linked to Westfield Bondi Junction: shopping centre. Source: By Tom Compagnoni/AAP - 19 Jun 2021

Dr Moelyoto Pangestu is a lecturer and researcher in Gynecology and Midwifery, Nursing and Medical Science at Monash University.  He explains to Sri Dean how the Delta variant behaves and why the campaign to distribute information about Covid-19 vaccines needs to be better.

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Drawn up syringes containing the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines and the empty vial are seen in a tray at the Claremont Showgrounds Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic WA Source: Getty Images AsiaPac/Paul Kane