New variant won't impact reopening plan

By Andrew Brown
Updated November 26 2021 - 3:08pm, first published 3:02pm
Australia is now in a much better position to handle new coronavirus variants, Greg Hunt says.
Australia is now in a much better position to handle new coronavirus variants, Greg Hunt says.

A newly discovered COVID-19 variant that has alarmed overseas health experts is unlikely to impact Australia's vaccine efficacy, according to the federal health minister.

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