What the “let it rip” COVID strategy has meant for Indigenous and other immune-compromised communities

<https://theconversation.com/what-the-let-it-rip-covid-strategy-has-meant-for-indigenous-and-other-immune-compromised-communities-176664>

"After a year and a half of lockdowns, border closures, mask-wearing and social
distancing, and the vaccine rollout, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shifted
to what is essentially a “let it rip” pandemic approach.

This is a push from the government to “open up” and get “back to normal.”
However, since this approach was taken, it has led to Omicron spreading at
increased rates across the country.

This shift to “learning to live with the virus” makes life harder and more
dangerous for vulnerable groups such as First Nations people, people living
with disability, the elderly, those with chronic conditions and those who are
immuno-compromised. Refugees and migrants are at also at higher risk of serious
illness and death from COVID."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics