‘Tough times’: Scott Morrison says economy ‘obviously’ taking a hit from Omicron
by Sarah Martin from World news | The Guardian on (#5TV6K)
PM says the surge in cases has inevitably affected businesses through staff shortages and a drop in consumer spending
The prime minister, Scott Morrison, says the economy is obviously" taking a hit from the Omicron wave of the pandemic, while Labor is warning that mismanaging health outcomes will make the situation worse.
As the country recorded another 71,000 cases nationally on Monday, Morrison said it was understandable" that the Omicron variant was affecting the economy, but he was hopeful of a strong rebound.
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