With a peak of about 6,000 COVID-19 cases predicted in SA by the middle of March, health experts say revellers can still enjoy Adelaide's annual festival season, but they should take steps to reduce the risk of infection.
abc.net.au/news/sa-new-covid-wave-predicted-for-march-during-fringe/101970944New modelling shows South Australia will experience a peak of about 6,000 COVID-19 cases by the middle of March, when the Adelaide Fringe festival is in full swing.Doctors say people should consider wearing masksThe modelling by the University of Adelaide also shows that the number of COVID-19 patients in hospital will peak at about 250 a few weeks later.
"When the wave starts to go up, that's really the time when you start thinking about perhaps wearing a mask, particularly in our most vulnerable areas such as aged care and disability," she said. "I'll be in communication with those sectors around that time we start to see those numbers increase."Australian Medical Association state president Michelle Atchison said she was surprised to hear about the new COVID-19 wave, but said it made sense considering the approaching festivals and waning immunity from vaccination doses issued last year."It's more likely that if you're sick you'll be able to spread it to others.
"[There should be] just a note of caution to think about who's around you and not go out if you're sick."
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