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Australian Covid deaths lowest since December 2021 despite falling booster numbers
Department of Health says improvements are due to to vaccine coverage, hybrid immunity and ready access to treatment
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Australia’s Covid-19 deaths are at the lowest levels observed since December 2021, with fewer hospitalisations and intensive care admissions – despite fewer people receiving a booster vaccine this year.
“The improvements in 2023 are likely to be the combined result of high levels of vaccination coverage, hybrid immunity, and ready access to oral antiviral treatments for those who need them,” a Department of Health spokesperson said.
Read the original article at The Guardian