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Omicron – an unprecedented and preventable economic catastrophe
Jim Stanford in The Conversation writes today:
That some political and business leaders have, from the outset of COVID-19, consistently downplayed the economic costs of mass illness, reflects a narrow, distorted economic lens. We’re now seeing the result – one of the worst public policy failures in Australia’s history.
The Omicron variant is tearing through Australia’s workforce, from health care and child care, to agriculture and manufacturing, to transportation and logistics, to emergency services.
The result is an unprecedented, and preventable, economic catastrophe. This catastrophe was visited upon us by leaders – NSW Premier Dom Perrotet and Prime Minister Scott Morrison in particular – on the grounds they were protecting the economy…
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Four new government “Test and Isolate” rules
These Department of Health national protocols provide guidance on the definition of close and other contacts for COVID-19 and a step-by-step process for managing test and isolation requirements in different scenarios.
See the updated COVID-19 Test and Isolate National Protocols.
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I’ve tested positive to COVID. What should I do now?
For two years, COVID has dominated our world. In Australia, we’ve tested every sniffle, undergone extensive lockdowns, and double-vaccinated more than 90% of adults to combat this lethal virus.
So, it’s understandable our first reaction when we test positive to COVID ourselves is to panic.However, a positive test doesn’t mean you will necessarily end up in hospital.
As a GP, here’s my advice on what you should do. See full story in The Conversation
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Pfizer vaccinations for children aged 5 – 11 – book online now
New clinics for children aged 5 to 11 years are opened for online bookings when we receive our allocation – just 100 doses per delivery. Clinics are now open for 1st and 9th February 2022 – be quick – demand is strong and contrary to government public info, our supply is currently limited to 100 doses per delivery. You can also book your child’s follow up dose 8 weeks after the first dose.
Please continue to check availability online – please don’t phone us – it is overwhelming our capacity. Please book online.
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