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"More than 16.5 million Australians have not received a COVID-19 booster shot
in over six months and, while some of these people may have had a bout of
COVID-19 in the last six months, it is a very high figure that is sparking the
AMA’s warning for the winter season.
AMA President Steve Robson said Australia was facing a worrying fifth wave of
COVID-19, with cases soaring to an average of 5517 per day as of May 30 — more
than double the average daily rate in March.
Hospitalisations are up and weekly COVID-19 related deaths are in triple
figures.
“The age of lockdowns and restrictions is over, so it’s understandable why many
people are falling into a false sense of security, but the latest data shows
the virus is infecting thousands of Australians every day,” Professor Robson
said.
“Now is not the time for complacency, and the AMA urges people to get up to
date on their boosters, which is an extremely effective way to protect yourself
and your loved ones.”
The effects of the latest COVID-19 wave are being worsened by a rising number
of influenza cases.
The Department of Health and Aged Care recorded 17,277 flu cases between May
15–28, which was more than double the previous fortnight’s total."
Via Violet Blue’s
Pandemic Roundup: June 8, 2023
https://www.patreon.com/posts/pandemic-roundup-84257540
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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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
