ANALYSIS: Queensland's COVID spike casts shadow over 2022 as Omicron throws modelling out the window
With daily reports of infections expected to continue to grow, experts say context around the numbers will be vital moving forward."But divide it [according] to what proportion is asymptomatic, mildly symptomatic, hospitalised or severely ill…"Although, authorities expect that will change in the coming days, the "vast majority" of double-dosed people will still likely experience mild symptoms.
"There are some things we could do to slow it a little bit. Obviously, masks are critical. I think we'll increasingly message people in January that when the cases are at a very high rate, if you can work from home that'll be a good thing to start thinking about … but not lockdowns."
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