Reopening of workplaces and shops could trigger coronavirus second wave in Australia, report warns

It's dangerous for Australians to think the fight against COVID-19 is over, the Grattan Institute has warned.

The new report, Coming out of Covid-19 Lockdown: the Next Steps for Australian Health Care, uses modelling to show the risk of new infections increases as shops, schools and workplaces reopen, particularly if people ignore social distancing rules.

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