More than 100 individuals have died of Covid-19 in aged care services throughout Australia within the final week.
The alarming new statistic comes after well being authorities warned Covid-19 circumstances are climbing quickly throughout the nation.
There have been 6588 energetic circumstances – together with workers and residents – in residential aged care services as of December 23, in response to the Department of Health.
In the final week there have been 102 resident deaths – or 5.8 per cent of all deaths – in aged care from Covid for that point interval.
There have been additionally 5869 new circumstances reported since 15 December.
No new Covid-19 knowledge will probably be reported till January 6.
It is not going to be identified till the brand new 12 months what number of new circumstances have been reported over the week inclusive of Christmas Day.
Since the start of the Omicron outbreak in late November 2021, there have been 65,558 deaths in residential aged care from all causes.
In good news, nonetheless, the vast majority of aged care residents who’re eligible for 4 doses of the vaccine have obtained them.
As of final week, there are at present 134,422 residents – or greater than 84 per cent – vaccinated with 4 doses of the 159,009 who’re eligible.
Another escalating pattern for 2023 has been the variety of surge workers required to fill staffing gaps on account of Covid-19 outbreaks.
A complete of 155,233 shifts in aged care companies have been impacted by Covid-19, together with 2179 previously seven days.
These shifts embody roles for GPs, nurses, care staff, allied well being staff, government and ancillary workers.
The Australian Defence Force additionally offered assist to 542 residential aged care properties between February and September 2022.
Originally revealed as More than 100 aged care residents killed by Covid in only one week
