Epidemiologists and public health experts warn Western Australia's low COVID-19 testing rates could mean there are undetected cases in the community.
Epidemiologists and public health experts have warned Western Australia's low COVID-19 testing rates could mean there are undetected cases in the community.Tasmania is the only state or territory with a lower rate per 100,000 peopleWA's case numbers have fluctuated significantly in past weeks, recording zero cases on some days, while breaking into the 20s on others.
Linda Selvey says it's hard to pinpoint how much testing is needed for it to be an effective measure. "Our testing rates have gone down considerably in Queensland following the huge spike in December, and probably at the moment not enough people are getting tested." Professor of International Health at Curtin University, Jaya Dantas, said the lack of a major outbreak in WA contributed significantly to why fewer people were getting tested compared to other states and territories.Jaya Dantas says WA's vaccination rate has played a role in explaining the low testing rate.
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