TY - JOUR
T1 - Epidemic Features of COVID-19 and Potential Impact of Hospital Strain During the Omicron Wave - Australia, 2022
AU - Yang, Jingli
AU - McClymont, Hannah
AU - Wang, Liping
AU - Vardoulakis, Sotiris
AU - Hu, Wenbiao
N1 - Funding Information:
Acknowledgements: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Our World in Data, China Scholarship Council (CSC), and National Health and Medical Research Council (Grant No. 2008937).
Publisher Copyright:
© 2023, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. All rights reserved.
PY - 2023/2/17
Y1 - 2023/2/17
N2 - WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?: Hospitals have experienced a surge in admissions due to the increasing number of Omicron cases. Understanding the epidemiological features of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the strain it places on hospitals will provide scientific evidence to help policymakers better prepare for and respond to future outbreaks.WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT?: The case fatality rate of COVID-19 was 1.4 per 1,000 persons during the Omicron wave. Over 90% of COVID-19-related deaths occurred in individuals aged 60 years or older, with pre-existing chronic conditions such as cardiac conditions and dementia, particularly among males aged 80 years or older.WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE?: Public health policy is essential for preparing and preserving medical resource capacity, as well as recruiting additional clinicians and front-line staff in hospitals to address the increased demand. High-risk individuals should be prioritized for healthcare, vaccines, and targeted interventions.
AB - WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?: Hospitals have experienced a surge in admissions due to the increasing number of Omicron cases. Understanding the epidemiological features of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the strain it places on hospitals will provide scientific evidence to help policymakers better prepare for and respond to future outbreaks.WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT?: The case fatality rate of COVID-19 was 1.4 per 1,000 persons during the Omicron wave. Over 90% of COVID-19-related deaths occurred in individuals aged 60 years or older, with pre-existing chronic conditions such as cardiac conditions and dementia, particularly among males aged 80 years or older.WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE?: Public health policy is essential for preparing and preserving medical resource capacity, as well as recruiting additional clinicians and front-line staff in hospitals to address the increased demand. High-risk individuals should be prioritized for healthcare, vaccines, and targeted interventions.
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U2 - 10.46234/ccdcw2023.029
DO - 10.46234/ccdcw2023.029
M3 - Article
C2 - 37009520
SN - 2096-7071
VL - 5
SP - 165
EP - 169
JO - China CDC weekly
JF - China CDC weekly
IS - 7
ER -
