The Covid Menace.

[Renegadesfan]

11k in cases in nsw
just over 3k here in vic

 

[looker-on]

Omicron is on the rise in Oz. Nothing compared to what it is doing to Europe and America. Good news is the scientists are saying it is less dangerous than past variants. In fact if you contract Omicron it aids against contracting Delta.

It's on the rise almost everywhere because it's so contagious. At least it doesn't seem to be more dangerous than Delta but because it can cause infections to rise it can lead to a collapse of clinics and other critical infrastructure. What we need as soon as possible is a vaccine adjusted to Omicron which is in the pipeline and said to be available by April to June. Quite late but better than no new vaccine.

 

[Renegadesfan]

People are way too complacent as well with it.
It's a little more than just the sniffles. It's a contagious disease.

 

[BettyBoo]

I received a £5.00 note in my change before Christmas, someone had wrote on it ' it's all a hoax so refuse the jabs'.
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Anti-vaxxers are spewing their poisonous views on our money now!

 

[Richie]

Our cases are rising but still have things under control. A majority of those in ICU and fatalities are unvaxed people.

 

[Renegadesfan]

 

[looker-on]

93.6% second dosis. That's what we can only dream of. But what about booster jabs? They matter in fighting Omicron.

 

[BettyBoo]

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Our cases are rising but still have things under control. A majority of those in ICU and fatalities are unvaxed people.

Same here, the unvaxxed are taking up valuable hospital beds that could be used elsewhere.

 

[Ljp86]

84.3% of citizens aged 12+ vaccinated here at the moment as of 29 December 2021.

 

[Richie]

93.6% second dosis.

Reason my state is now living with the virus. Booster shots have been moved forward too. I understand some 30% Australia wide have already received theirs. I am still waiting to hear from my GP when ours are due.

 

[Renegadesfan]

Case numbers of NSW and Vic are starting to get scary.

 

[Renegadesfan]

NSW =45k
victoria = 51k

it's getting worse

 

[BettyBoo]

A colleague of mine has been bragging that he's booked 3 foreign holidays this year, I'll have no sympathy if they all get cancelled due to covid.

 

[Richie]

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[Richie]

 

[Renegadesfan]

Seems to be going down. You guys had around about 44k in cases a couple of days ago.

Victoria has 31k in cases

 

[BabarAzamFan]

my grandfather died of Covid last year

 

[BettyBoo]

my grandfather died of Covid last year

Ahh bless. Sending you my condolences.

 

[Zman]

my grandfather died of Covid last year

Condolences to you and your family for your loss.

 

[Ljp86]

my grandfather died of Covid last year

Sorry to hear, B BabarAzamFan . I hope all is well.