AMA president warns of ‘more illness, more loss of life’ from Covid as cases rise
by Henry Belot from World news | The Guardian on (#6AMYS)
Gatherings over Easter long weekend expected to cause further increase in infections, with Victoria already 60% up in past fortnight
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Covid-19 cases are expected to rise further across Australia after family gatherings over the Easter long weekend, amid warnings of increasing pressure on hospital staff and a possible new wave of infections.
Most states and territories have recorded consistent increases in cases over the past two months, with Victoria recording a 60% jump in cases in the last fortnight. On Friday the state reported 5,772 new cases over the previous seven-day period.
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