WA records another two 'historical' deaths along with 7,535 new COVID cases
3 years ago

WA records another two 'historical' deaths along with 7,535 new COVID cases

ABC  

Western Australia has reported two more deaths from COVID and another 7,535 new cases. Key points: Case numbers drop below 8,000 for the first time in four days Case numbers drop below 8,000 for the first time in four days A male teenager is one of two deaths reported in today's figures A male teenager is one of two deaths reported in today's figures Rapid antigen tests continue to detect the majority of positive infections The "historical" deaths of a male teenager with pre-existing medical conditions and a man in his 90s occurred earlier this week, but were only reported to WA Health yesterday. Just over 16,000 PCR tests were conducted at state-run and private clinics yesterday, with about 58 per cent of the new cases detected by self-reported rapid antigen tests. Western Australia will begin easing level 2 COVID restrictions from Thursday amid high vaccination rates and lower than expected intensive care admissions.

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Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now
1 year, 4 months ago

Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now

Daily Mail  

Australia's top professors have revealed why Covid cases are suddenly skyrocketing in every state and territory - and how you can help slow the spread of the virus this Christmas. Australia's top professors have revealed why Covid cases are suddenly skyrocketing across every state and territory There were 6,550 reported Covid cases across the country last week, with the Department …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 4 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 27, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales New South Wales's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a seven-day rolling average system, as per the federal government's national reporting site. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 4 months ago

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations

Daily Mail  

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat. Chief health officer Dr John Gerrard said the surge in cases was largely due to low booster rates in older Queenslanders and the possible emergence of a new Covid variant called …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 20, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 1,541 new COVID-19 cases, up from last week's total of 1,332. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on September 29, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 2,232 new COVID-19 cases, down from last week's total of 2,333. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland has recorded 77 new average daily COVID-19 cases in …

Australia's causes of death report in graphs show full picture of COVID-19, heart disease and suicide
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia's causes of death report in graphs show full picture of COVID-19, heart disease and suicide

ABC  

Data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics has revealed COVID-19 to be one of the leading causes of death in 2022 in Australia. It's the first time an infectious disease has been in the top five causes of death since 1970. Lockdowns kept Australia's COVID death toll low when compared globally, but from 2022 when borders were opened and the …

Even cautious experts say don't panic over new Covid wave: CDC admits US in 'strongest place' ever in pandemic - while the World Health Organization says world is in 'a different phase' now
1 year, 7 months ago

Even cautious experts say don't panic over new Covid wave: CDC admits US in 'strongest place' ever in pandemic - while the World Health Organization says world is in 'a different phase' now

Daily Mail  

Global and US health chiefs have urged calm over rising Covid cases and new variants, pointing out that virtually everyone now has immunity against the virus. On Thursday, Dr Marion Koopmans — a virologist who advises the World Health Organization — said the world was now in a 'different phase' of the pandemic due to higher levels of immunity from …

Upsurge in hospitalisation rates across US spark fears of another COVID-19 'summer wave'
1 year, 7 months ago

Upsurge in hospitalisation rates across US spark fears of another COVID-19 'summer wave'

India TV News  

The United States might be experiencing another COVID-19 wave as hospitalisations surged more than 10% to 7,109 as of July 15, as compared to 6,444 the previous week, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This could be the start of a late summer wave," said Dr Brendan Jackson, the CDC's COVID-19 incident manager, to NPR. A …

UK Covid cases rise amid waning immunity
1 year, 7 months ago

UK Covid cases rise amid waning immunity

The Telegraph  

Official figures for Covid cases in the UK have crept up in recent weeks because of waning immunity and bad weather keeping people indoors, according to experts. Its records show that 3.7 per cent of 4,403 respiratory specimens were identified as Covid, compared with 3.6 per cent of 4,535 cases two weeks earlier. The Zoe Health Study, which takes its …

US ends COVID-19 health emergency today: Key figures defining the pandemic
1 year, 10 months ago

US ends COVID-19 health emergency today: Key figures defining the pandemic

Firstpost  

Though daily life has long returned to near-normal for many in the United States, the official end of the COVID-19 health emergency Thursday night still marks a new post-pandemic era for the country. Three years of health emergency A state of emergency was first declared in the United States in January 2020, more than three years ago. 1.1 million deaths …

Daily spike in Covid cases at 10-month high in UP
1 year, 11 months ago

Daily spike in Covid cases at 10-month high in UP

Hindustan Times  

In the sharpest one-day spike in the last 10 months, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday recorded 910 coronavirus infections. Small bottles labeled with "Vaccine" stickers stand near a medical syringe in front of displayed "Coronavirus COVID-19" words in this illustration taken April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration The state also reported three new Covid deaths—one each from Ghaziabad, Meerut and Mainpuri, according …

Ramp up Covid testing to stay alert: Centre to states
2 years ago

Ramp up Covid testing to stay alert: Centre to states

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Saturday directed states to increase testing for Covid-19 as per the World Health Organization’s guidelines to effectively check any increase in its spread, people familiar with the matter said. “In the past several weeks, in some states Covid-19 testing has declined and the current testing levels are insufficient as compared to the standards prescribed by WHO,” …

DC Edit | Covid isn't over, be cautious
2 years ago

DC Edit | Covid isn't over, be cautious

Deccan Chronicle  

After lying low for quite some time, the Covid-19 virus has started rearing its head again in the country. The daily caseload which came down to two digits towards the end of the last year has of late been crossing 1,000; as per the health ministry data, India logged 1,300 new cases, the highest in 140 days, on Thursday while …

Spike in deaths in Australia from COVID illnesses, not vaccine
2 years ago

Spike in deaths in Australia from COVID illnesses, not vaccine

Associated Press  

CLAIM: Australia is seeing its sharpest rise in deaths in 80 years because of the coronavirus vaccine. Clearly that’s not the pattern in Australia.” Jason Donohoe, a spokesperson for the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, concurred, adding that the agency’s ongoing review of the vaccine has so far found that the inoculation led to death only in “extremely …

4 Australian tourists test Covid positive in Rajasthan, India sees 618 fresh infections, 5 deaths
2 years ago

4 Australian tourists test Covid positive in Rajasthan, India sees 618 fresh infections, 5 deaths

India Today  

India reported 618 fresh Covid-19 cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the data shared by the Union health ministry. Meanwhile, four Australian tourists were kept under observation at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences hospital in Jaipur as a precautionary measure after they tested Covid positive. Data shared by the health ministry show there are 15 …

550 Americans are dying with Covid each day - but that's still three TIMES lower than last January
2 years, 2 months ago

550 Americans are dying with Covid each day - but that's still three TIMES lower than last January

Daily Mail  

More than 550 Americans are dying from Covid across the US as the virus makes a minor comeback after months of plateauing rates. Latest official data shows there were 558 fatalities every day in the week ending January 11 — up 44 percent in a week. Like cases figures, these are also trending downwards dropping by about 12 percent in …

China Reports 60,000 COVID-related Deaths, Says Peak Passed
2 years, 2 months ago

China Reports 60,000 COVID-related Deaths, Says Peak Passed

Huff Post  

TAIYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 09: Medical workers treat patients with severe COVID-induced conditions at Shanxi Bethune Hospital on January 9, 2023 in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province of China. China News Service via Getty Images BEIJING — China on Saturday reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 since early December following complaints it was failing to release data, and said …

Western Australia's uptake of fourth COVID-19 booster second-lowest in the country
2 years, 2 months ago

Western Australia's uptake of fourth COVID-19 booster second-lowest in the country

ABC  

Federal data reveals Western Australia has the country's second-lowest rate of fourth-dose vaccinations for COVID-19, prompting calls for better public education to stop a spike in more severe cases. Key points: WA has the second-lowest rate of uptake of the fourth COVID-19 vaccination in Australia The state's health experts are calling for more public education to avoid an increase in …

Christmas Covid infections spiked to highest level since summer
2 years, 2 months ago

Christmas Covid infections spiked to highest level since summer

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just shy of 6,000 people entered English hospitals with coronavirus in the week to 2 …

What will Australia's fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic look like?
2 years, 2 months ago

What will Australia's fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic look like?

ABC  

Through three years of the pandemic, Bianca Spooner didn't get COVID-19 once — until a few days before Christmas. Key points: New Omicron variants have been causing hospital admissions to rise in the final two months of 2022 Experts say vaccines will remain the main defence against COVID-19 into 2023 Despite investment in studying and treating long COVID, the virus …

Covid News Updates: Random Tests Begin at All Airports; Mock Drill Across Hospitals in States, UTs Tomorrow to Check Preparedness
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid News Updates: Random Tests Begin at All Airports; Mock Drill Across Hospitals in States, UTs Tomorrow to Check Preparedness

News 18  

Covid News Updates: Amid a steep rise of Covid cases in China and many other countries in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked people to be vigilant and take precautions against the viral disease. The Centre had said RT-PCR test would be made mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand and asked states …

‘A very, very hard road ahead’: COVID cases spiral in China as restrictions ease
2 years, 3 months ago

‘A very, very hard road ahead’: COVID cases spiral in China as restrictions ease

LA Times  

Nearly three years after it was first identified in China, the coronavirus is now spreading through the vast country. Nearly 11,000 people died of the illness this year in the city of 7.4 million, with 95% of them older than 60, according to Hong Kong’s department of health. A study conducted in Hong Kong, which has administered both an mRNA …

MoHFW asks states to follow June 2022 guidelines amidst rising cases of Covid-19 worldwide
2 years, 3 months ago

MoHFW asks states to follow June 2022 guidelines amidst rising cases of Covid-19 worldwide

Op India  

On December 20, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued guidelines amidst rising cases of Covid-19 in several countries worldwide. In a letter to additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and secretaries of health departments of all states, Rajesh Bhushan, secretary Department of Health and Family Welfare of MoHFW, said that in view of the sudden spurt of cases being …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
2 years, 4 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, November 18, 2022. A new COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Australian adults as a third and fourth booster from New South Wales has entered its fourth COVID-19 wave after a sharp spike in new cases, Chief …

A new COVID-19 wave is here. But are the case numbers real, and what can we really learn from them?
2 years, 4 months ago

A new COVID-19 wave is here. But are the case numbers real, and what can we really learn from them?

ABC  

Australia is now seeing the start of a new wave of COVID-19 infections, driven in part by new sub-variants of Omicron. "It could be 50 per cent more, 100 per cent more, even 200 per cent more," said Professor Adrian Esterman, chair of biostatistics and epidemiology at the University of South Australia. Professor Esterman said the available data showed a …

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions

ABC  

The number of new COVID-19 cases in South Australia has jumped by more than 1,000 over the past week, as experts warn another wave of infection is starting across the country. Key points: The number of COVID-19 cases in South Australia has risen to 3,797 over the past week This rise is in line with predictions of a new wave …

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests
2 years, 4 months ago

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests

ABC  

New research suggests almost two-thirds of Australians — including children and adolescents — have now had COVID-19 with authorities warning Australia is about to enter "the next COVID-19 wave". Key points: Evidence of infection was detected in 65 per cent of adult blood samples, up from 46 per cent in June and 17 per cent in February According to official …

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened

ABC  

*Sigh* — It looks like I'll be wearing an N95 for the foreseeable future. I haven't had covid yet and don't appreciate that people will be forced to work when sick as they won't receive paid leave- for their sake and for mine! Matthew Pickett — Absolutely crazy - look at what is happening in Europe and the USA now …

WHO says 'we can see the finish line' for the COVID-19 pandemic but it's not over yet
2 years, 6 months ago

WHO says 'we can see the finish line' for the COVID-19 pandemic but it's not over yet

ABC  

World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says "the end is in sight" for the COVID-19 pandemic, but now's not the time to ease up on infection control measures. Overnight he said world leaders needed to act on six key focus areas to end the PHEIC: Testing — continuing to test suspected COVID-19 cases and tracking confirmed infections — continuing …

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives

ABC  

When routine COVID-19 rapid tests detected the virus in Emma Missen's two young daughters last month, she was worried. Deakin University epidemiology chair Catherine Bennett said the data suggested both that there was some testing "fatigue" and people had learnt to use COVID tests "well". Professor Bennett said as the wave continued to wane, measures like reducing the isolation period …

New South Australian COVID-19 modelling shows next wave of cases coming in November
2 years, 7 months ago

New South Australian COVID-19 modelling shows next wave of cases coming in November

ABC  

South Australia will face another COVID wave in November as immunity wanes, according to the latest modelling released by SA Health. Key points: There have been fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 each day in South Australia A new wave is expected in November The Health Minister says the modelling does not take into account any new variants But following a …

WHO alert on ‘new’ Covid variants amid rise in hospitalisation, deaths. 5 points
2 years, 7 months ago

WHO alert on ‘new’ Covid variants amid rise in hospitalisation, deaths. 5 points

Live Mint  

New COVID cases have jumped by 15% and deaths by 35% globally in the last few weeks, World Health Organisation has alerted and further noted, that more variants with such intense circulation will be seen in the coming days. “Future variants will be more transmissible, may have further immune escape but we do not know if they will be more …

WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable
2 years, 7 months ago

WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable

Associated Press  

LONDON — The number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released by the World Health Organization Wednesday. The U.N. health agency said there were more than 14,000 COVID-19 deaths in the last week and nearly 7 million new infections. The WHO said that …

COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable

Associated Press  

LONDON — New coronavirus cases fell 9% globally last week while deaths remained stable, according to the latest weekly assessment of the pandemic released Wednesday by the World Health Organization. The U.N. health agency said there were 6.5 million cases reported last week with more than 14,000 deaths. In the U.K., the Office for National Statistics reported last week that …

COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New coronavirus cases fell 9% …

Omicron BA.5 dominant subvariant, Covid hospitalisations rising, says WHO expert
2 years, 7 months ago

Omicron BA.5 dominant subvariant, Covid hospitalisations rising, says WHO expert

Hindustan Times  

Omicron, the latest variant of concern, is dominant worldwide, the World Health Organization’s infectious disease epidemiologist, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, has said, underlining that about half of the cases are linked to BA.5 sublineage. It’s the fifth or sixth week in a row where we’re seeing increases in the reported number of cases,” the world health body expert said in …

July marks a high point for Australian COVID-19 deaths, but signs of a plateau are emerging
2 years, 7 months ago

July marks a high point for Australian COVID-19 deaths, but signs of a plateau are emerging

ABC  

There are signs that Victoria could be moving past the peak of its current COVID-19 wave as the nation nears the end of its deadliest month since the pandemic began. Deakin University's chair of epidemiology, Catherine Bennett, said Victoria was going through a "deepwater wave" of infections. However, Professor Sutton said, the state was "in our plateau phase now", suggesting …

Queensland COVID-19 cases and deaths remain high, but hospital caseload falls
2 years, 7 months ago

Queensland COVID-19 cases and deaths remain high, but hospital caseload falls

ABC  

Queensland has recorded another 8,209 new COVID-19 cases in the latest reporting period and 19 virus-related deaths, but there's been a fall in the number of people in hospital. Key points: One person in their 50s, four in their 70s, six in their 80s, seven in their 90s and one person over 100 died in the past 24 hours The …

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia's Covid-19 hospitalizations hit record high | Top global Covid updates

Hindustan Times  

The global Covid tally is nearing 567 million, with around 6,376,503 deaths. The World Health Organization in its latest update said that cases increased in Europe, Americas, Western Pacific, South East Asia, while there was a drop in Eastern Mediterranean and Africa. However, the figures reported to the United Nations health body did not include data from Australia where Australians …

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents
2 years, 8 months ago

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents

ABC  

Aged care providers are "very concerned" rising COVID-19 outbreaks in the sector could be similar or worse than outbreaks seen earlier in the pandemic. Key points: Aged care providers are calling for more support as cases surge Unions say the workforce is "exhausted" and knows more work is to come The sector has asked the government to extend the availability …

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation
2 years, 8 months ago

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation

ABC  

Western Australia is lagging behind the rest of the nation when it comes to the fourth COVID-19 shot and children's vaccination levels in the state are also moving slowly. Key points: Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Less than half of 5 to 11-year-olds …

COVID-19 is on track to become the leading cause of death in Australia, Queensland infectious disease expert Nigel McMillan says
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 is on track to become the leading cause of death in Australia, Queensland infectious disease expert Nigel McMillan says

ABC  

A Queensland infectious diseases expert says COVID-19 is on track to overtake heart disease as the number one cause of death in Australia, with one in every 110 Queenslanders currently infected with the virus. Key points: Professor Nigel McMillan warns Queenslanders are not taking COVID seriously enough COVID hospitalisations have reached an unprecedented high in Queensland Professor McMillan is calling …

New SA COVID-19 modelling predicts more cases and hospitalisations, school mask push
2 years, 8 months ago

New SA COVID-19 modelling predicts more cases and hospitalisations, school mask push

ABC  

New COVID-19 modelling predicts more than 400 South Australian adults may need hospitalisation for the virus in the next week as new daily cases peak at 7,000. Key points: Three people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia New modelling shows a higher peak in hospitalisations and cases Schoolchildren will be encouraged to wear masks The number of people currently …

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle

ABC  

In what feels like a repeat of 2020, demand in hospitals from flu and COVID-19 cases has threatened to "outstrip supply" as thousands of sick healthcare workers become part of the record-breaking statistics around the nation. Here's what SA reported on Monday: 4,053 new cases 306 patients in hospital, 11 of them in ICU, and none requiring ventilation Two further …

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away

ABC  

With the peak of Queensland's latest COVID wave still weeks away, there are concerns several big events have the potential to become "superspreaders" putting further strain on the state's already stretched health system. Key points: Queensland recorded near-record COVID-19 deaths and hospitalisations today Doctors warn there is a high risk of "super spreader" events Ventilation in schools deemed "absolutely crucial" …

Doctors slam suggested relaxation of COVID testing protocols as WA hospital case rate hits record high
2 years, 8 months ago

Doctors slam suggested relaxation of COVID testing protocols as WA hospital case rate hits record high

ABC  

The WA branch of the Australian Medical Association has slammed the state government for considering scaling down COVID protocols at hospitals, as the number of people hospitalised with the virus hits a record high of 351, with 17 in intensive care. Key points: Some COVID infection control and testing protocols at hospitals may be scaled back Some COVID infection control …

COVID-19 patients fill regional Queensland hospital beds as surgery warning issued
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 patients fill regional Queensland hospital beds as surgery warning issued

ABC  

Almost half of Queensland's current COVID-19 hospitalisations are in regional parts of the state, new Queensland Health data has revealed. Key points: 427 of Queensland's 907 COVID-19 hospitalisations are in regional parts of the state Seven of those are in intensive care, compared to six in the Brisbane area Queenslanders urged to wear a mask in public and ensure vaccines …

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors
2 years, 8 months ago

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors

Daily Mail  

Hospitals in New South Wales are already implementing their own Covid mandates despite no official orders from government. Dr Ashford said the current situation is 'more serious now than ever' and urged the government to move quickly on implementing new measures There is also widespread outrage over the federal government's decision to scrap pandemic leave payments and free RAT tests …

SA COVID-19 numbers set to peak as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants make up majority of cases
2 years, 8 months ago

SA COVID-19 numbers set to peak as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants make up majority of cases

ABC  

The BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants now make up more than half of the COVID-19 infections recorded in South Australia, which is resulting in a surge of cases that is close to peaking. Key points: The dominance of the BA.4 and BA.5 strains is resulting in more reinfections Cases are expected to peak in three days A new vaccination hub has …

COVID-19 outbreaks could hit two-thirds of Queensland's aged care facilities in third wave of Omicron
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 outbreaks could hit two-thirds of Queensland's aged care facilities in third wave of Omicron

ABC  

More than 160 Queensland residential aged care facilities are dealing with active COVID-19 outbreaks, with the third Omicron wave threatening to hit harder than the January peak. Key points: The last two weeks of July and all of August are expected to be "high-risk periods for aged care" A key concern in the latest COVID wave is the impact on …

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