Epidemic Features of COVID-19 and Potential Impact of Hospital Strain During the Omicron Wave - Australia, 2022

Jingli Yang; Hannah McClymont; Liping Wang; Sotiris Vardoulakis; Wenbiao Hu

doi:10.46234/ccdcw2023.029

Epidemic Features of COVID-19 and Potential Impact of Hospital Strain During the Omicron Wave - Australia, 2022

Jingli Yang
, Hannah McClymont
, Liping Wang
, Sotiris Vardoulakis
, Wenbiao Hu

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	165-169
Number of pages	5
Journal	China CDC weekly
Volume	5
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.46234/ccdcw2023.029
Publication status	Published - 17 Feb 2023
Externally published	Yes

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