'The numbers are likely to rise to January levels.' 9News
Infectious diseases expert Professor Robert Booy said everyone should be "concerned" about the mounting number of admissions and deaths.
"We need to do things we were doing six months ago, better. Things like wearing masks, social distancing, handwashing, and working from home where possible.Infectious diseases expert Professor Robert Booy has issued a 'call to action' as COVID-19 hospitilisations and deaths surge. Booy explained current transmission is being fueled by a new, more infectious sub-variant of the Omicron strain, Centaurus.He's imploring citizens to re-adopt public health measures such as wearing face masks and social distancing..
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