Australia's former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth believes the spread of Omicron and vaccination coverage will allow the global population to generate immunity to COVID-19.
Australia's former deputy chief medical officer says the coronavirus pandemic"will end" in 2022.
Dr Coatsworth commended the Australian population for rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines in high numbers and for accepting government-imposed restrictions to slow the spread of the virus. Fireworks light up the sky over Sydney Harbour as the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2022. Picture: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
There are currently 901 COVID-positive cases in hospital, with 79 of those in intensive care and 26 requiring ventilation.
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