Tag #Omicron

What is the immediate impact of the rising Covid-19 cases in Western Australia on the healthcare system and public health?

A fresh wave of Covid-19, driven by Omicron subvariants, is surging in Western Australia, leading to an average of 75 daily hospital admissions. Authorities are urging residents with any cold or flu-like symptoms to isolate and wear masks in crowded places to curb the spread, particularly as the peak coincides with the Christmas holidays.