COVID hospitalisations appear to have peaked in Tasmania, but health system disruption likely to continue

Adam Holmes
August 4 2022 - 4:30am
The Health Department says the second Omicron wave was more deadly than the first due to it impacting the elderly more. Peaks and troughs are expected for years, however. Picture: Phillip Biggs
The Health Department says the second Omicron wave was more deadly than the first due to it impacting the elderly more. Peaks and troughs are expected for years, however. Picture: Phillip Biggs

COVID hospitalisations in Tasmania have started to decline again but intensive care admissions have reached their highest levels as the Health Department assesses its response to the most deadly wave of the virus yet.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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