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We're in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time? (theconversation.com)
submitted 1 year ago by MHLoppy2@aussie.zone to c/australia@aussie.zone
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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.

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[–] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I suppose what separates the no campaign's fear mongering was that they weren't spreading fear about a real problem, more stuff like "they're coming for your land" or "they'll be a third house of parliament". All things verifiably wrong just by reading the proposed alteration. However, published literature from any reputable scientist will tell you climate change and covid are real problems to be worried about

[–] hikarulsi@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

According to past experience, if this wave is any serious, the gov will wait until too late to take any action to reduce potential deaths because Christmas business takes priority

[–] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Money >>>> People's lives