Why the Delta variant has left us in Freedom Day limbo
While many are desperate for the roadmap to remain on track and society to open up on June 21, the scientists advising the government are adamant that it would be a big mistake.
Science Editor Tom Clarke explains why they're desperate for a delay to Freedom Day to Faye Barker and evaluates the likely length of the wait before social restrictions can finally be dropped.
Central to the case for a delay is the rise of the Delta (formerly Indian) variant, and Tom gives his expertise on whether the race for vaccinations could prevent future its spread and the measures the government is taking to avoid regressing into a future lockdown.