An infectious diseases expert has called for calm amid concerns Australia could introduce new restrictions to slow the spread of Omicron. COVID19 7NEWS
Collignon’s comments come ahead of a national cabinet meeting on Wednesday, where Prime Minister Scott Morrison will meet with state and territory leaders.
The group is expected to discuss accelerating the booster shot rollout and a nationwide mask mandate for indoor settings. But Mr Collignon said encouraging the unvaxxed to get jabbed should be the focus, as most infections are occurring in hospitality or social settings where face coverings are not worn.Sydneysiders queue for COVID-19 testing in the lead-up to Christmas.“Masks give you some protection, they probably decrease your risk by about 10 to 15 per cent.NSW recorded 2501 new daily cases on Monday with 261 people in hospital. Of those, 33 are in intensive care.
Victoria reported 1302 additional infections with 406 people in hospital including 81 in intensive care.The ACT recorded 13 cases and Tasmania three. Three new infections were also confirmed in the Northern Territory as it extended a lockdown in the town of Tennant Creek until Wednesday.
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