Health Minister Greg Hunt says the government has reactivated the private hospitals agreement, which was struck in early 2020 to ensure private hospital resources were available to support the public sector during times of peak demand | auspol CodeBrown
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says the government will also tap into the national medical stockpile to assist states or territories facing shortages of personal protective equipment .
“Out of those 10 million units, there are 3 million rapid antigen tests, 2 million N95 masks, 2 million surgical masks and up to a million each of gloves, gowns and goggles. And so that’s an important additional protection to be made available to our aged care sector so far.”Michaela Whitbourn “As Professor Kelly and I were just discussing, we have strong confidence in the Victorian hospital system and strong confidence in its preparedness that there is significant capacity within the system, but of course workforce challenges not just in hospitals but in workplaces in any Omicron-affected area, remain the principal challenge.
Western Australia’s COVID-19 numbers are in. The state has recorded two new local cases of the virus and no deaths. Have you recently bought a rapid antigen test kit, and suspected it was repackaged by the seller? Let us know by filling out the form below.NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says it is too early to say if the state has reached a COVID-19 case peak, noting the mix of rapid tests and PCR results mean numbers are more difficult to predict than in previous outbreaks.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australia news LIVE: ‘Code brown’ declared for Victorian hospitals as COVID-19 cases grow across nation; day two of 2022 Australian Open continues in MelbourneLabor appears to have strengthened its position ahead of this year’s federal election, NSW and Victorian authorities are warning people to brace for more COVID-related deaths and it’s day two of the 2022 Australian Open.
Read more »
Victoria Covid-19 update: 'code brown' declared for hospitals amid staff shortages – videoVictoria calls a 'code brown' for all metro hospitals and six regional health hubs amid staff shortages
Read more »
Victoria has declared a ‘code brown’ emergency in its hospitals. Here’s what it meansThe Victorian government has declared a ‘code brown’ emergency as the hospital system strains under pressure from increasing COVID-19 cases. COVID19 Omicron 7NEWS
Read more »
Two new local COVID-19 cases recorded in WA as Skyworks vaccination checks announcedWA records two more COVID-19 cases linked to a worsening cluster involving the Omicron variant and massage parlours, as random proof-of-vaccination checks are announced for Perth's Australia Day Skyworks.
Read more »
SA records 3079 new Covid casesSouth Australia recorded 3079 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths on Tuesday in what the state’s premier said was a ‘massive reduction’.
Read more »
Victoria declares Code Brown emergency as COVID-19 wave takes its tollBreaking Victoria has declared an emergency across all Melbourne hospitals as the Omicron wave impacts health services.
Read more »