Since the pandemic began, more than 10,000 Australians have died of COVID-19 and, if this year's trend continues, it could get a lot worse
ABCAn epidemiologist has warned that if current trends continue, at least another 7,500 Australians will die from COVID-19 by the end of the year. Key points: In Australia, more than 10,000 people have died from COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic An epidemiologist predicts another 7,500 Australians will die before the end of 2022 A decline in mask-wearing and a dip in vaccination rates are the largest factors behind the spike On Sunday, Australia surpassed 10,000 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, and about 7,500 of those occurred in the first half of 2022. "That was about 2,000 deaths that would have definitely been prevented by vaccination," Professor Toole said. Australia's 'troubling' world ranking While Australia's death toll is just a fraction of the numbers seen in nations such as the UK, where more than 170,000 people have died with COVID-19, Professor Toole said our standing in the world in terms of deaths and infection has quickly deteriorated. "And, in terms of cases per capita … we are in the top 10," Professor Toole said.
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