Brendan Murphy a ‘big problem’ in handling of COVID-19 pandemic
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Health Secretary Brendan Murphy has been a “big problem” for the government as a result of advice given whilst Chief Medical Officer, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. “What I’m led to believe is that Brendan Murphy, the health secretary, has been a big problem here. Scott Morrison and Greg Hunt have listened to him and it has been their folly,” Mr Clennell told Sky News. “What I’ve been told is he opposed a plan by Gladys Berejiklian to have the vaccinations in stadiums, he’s opposed the plan to have pharmacies do the vaccinations or at least push them out. “He’s opposed the regional quarantine idea, and he was confident in the AstraZeneca solution. “Bit by bit, every decision he’s advised… appear to be being overturned. He’s been usurped with the appointment of JJ Frewen. “Scott Morrison needs to show leadership… Yes, you listen to the health advice but at the end of the day, you’re in charge.”
Health Secretary Brendan Murphy has been a “big problem” for the government as a result of advice given whilst Chief Medical Officer, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell.
“What I’m led to believe is that Brendan Murphy, the health secretary, has been a big problem here. Scott Morrison and Greg Hunt have listened to him and it has been their folly,” Mr Clennell told Sky News.
“What I’ve been told is he opposed a plan by Gladys Berejiklian to have the vaccinations in stadiums, he’s opposed the plan to have pharmacies do the vaccinations or at least push them out.
“He’s opposed the regional quarantine idea, and he was confident in the AstraZeneca solution.
“Bit by bit, every decision he’s advised… appear to be being overturned. He’s been usurped with the appointment of JJ Frewen.
“Scott Morrison needs to show leadership… Yes, you listen to the health advice but at the end of the day, you’re in charge.”
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