As a new wave of Covid-19 rages throughout one section of the nation, Australians who are feeling ill have been advised to isolate themselves and remain at home.
In Western Australia, the number of Omicron subvariants has increased dramatically in recent weeks, with an average of 75 infected people being brought to hospitals every day.
Concerns have been raised by recent surveillance data, such as wastewater analysis and reported instances, that hospitalizations may increase even more for frontline healthcare personnel.
Since the height of the wave is expected to occur around the Christmas holidays, authorities have advised anybody experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms to remain at home and wear masks in busy public places.
Self-isolation is advised even for people with modest symptoms since even apparently slight episodes may result in lengthy Covid, which can persist for months.
Additionally, West Australians should take precautions by getting ready for the new Pfizer JN.1 booster shot, which was made available earlier this month.
