Joe Hildebrand has hit back at the Victorian Chief Health Officer after he was called out on social media.

Brett Sutton has singled out Joe’s news.com.au opinion piece about COVID on Twitter, describing his opinion as the worst take of the pandemic. (See Tweet below)

“It wouldn’t be the first time he’s misled someone,” Joe said on Summer Afternoons.

Mr Sutton has declined to join Joe on-air to explain his position.

Press PLAY below to hear Joe’s reaction

We’ve all had our bad takes in this pandemic, but this takes the biscuit for me. There are actions that simply save lives; simple measures that are about protecting ourselves and others. Masks, ventilation, boosters, testing. pic.twitter.com/pQrLnoFLer

— Chief Health Officer, Victoria (@VictorianCHO) December 18, 2021