Guardian Essential poll: Australians wary of any ‘living with Covid’ strategy that would lead to more deaths

Majority of respondents also say lockdowns and other restrictions should continue until substantial proportion of children are fully vaccinated

Australians are concerned about any “living with Covid” strategy that would lead to a significant increase in hospitalisations and deaths – and a majority in the latest Guardian Essential poll think governments should not end current lockdowns until a substantial proportion of children are fully vaccinated.

Amid sustained political, epidemiological and community debate about Australia’s four-phase reopening strategy, the latest Guardian Essential survey of 1,100 respondents finds only 12% of the sample would be comfortable with any transition that increases deaths and hospitalisations.

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