This is expected to be the smallest Omicron wave so far. But eligible older and vulnerable people are still recommended to have a booster.

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. We’ve seen hints of this for a while. Case numbers and indicators of severe disease began rising in Victoria in August. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

Now we see evidence of this new wave via wastewater surveillance for traces of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. We also see rises in COVID-related hospital admissions and antiviral prescriptions. Compared to past waves, this one has built up slowly and over a longer period.

Here’s what we know about this new wave and what to expect over the coming weeks.

  • SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    What is fearmongering in this article? It’s just laying out the facts.

    There’s still plenty to be concerned about with covid. Long covid symptoms can be highly impactful and studies are finding new evidence about long term damage. If you don’t care about that then by all means go and lick some strangers but some of us are still trying to avoid catching it.