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University of Queensland

While the impulse to stockpile may seem a reasonable reaction to the situation, experts say it’s important to know panic-buying can “ultimately exacerbate the situation”.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced the government made the decision after receiving scientific advice.
“The vaccine is proving to be safe through phase I clinical trials and that it is proving to produce a positive antibody response.”
“Australians will be among the first in the world to receive a safe and effective vaccine, should it pass late stage testing.”