Everyone's talking about COVID again, here’s what's happening in Australia and what you need to know

Multiple states and territories around the nation have signalled a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations.

abc.net.au/news/covid-19-fourth-wave-cases-rising-fifth-vaccine/101643480After months of relative calm, many Australian states are once again experiencing a new wave of COVID-19.Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton indicated a 25 per cent increase in cases week-on-week.counterpart Kerry Chant, who said people should prepare for a rise in cases.

Queensland Chief Health Officer John Gerrard has said the previous three waves peaked between five and six weeks from their onset.However, information from overseas suggests this wave could be shorter and sharper, with a peak closer to the beginning of December.

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