The latest modelling by the Doherty Institute predicts Omicron infections could surge and overwhelm the health system without more restrictions being introduced. 9News
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Up to 200,000 cases a day could be reported across Australia by late January to early February without medium-level restrictions.The modelling is based on little to no restrictions where there is no lockdown, low-density requirements, no retail restrictions, and schools stay open. It also assumes that the Omicron variant is more transmissible than the Delta variant and also causes severe illness.
The modelling showed a hard lockdown could suppress a serious outbreak in a month's time if most Australians receive all three vaccine doses by that time.Scott Morrison says Australia will not be returning to hard lockdowns despite cases rising."We're not going back to lockdowns," Scott Morrison said."We've got to let Australians make their own choices about their own health and their own lives.
An emergency National Cabinet meeting will be held tomorrow to discuss this modelling and any changes to the booster regime.
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