Death data may have a delay in confirming death notifications publicly reported by states and territories, particularly for the last two weeks from the date the webpage is updated, and recent data will be subject to revision. Nonetheless, the data shows coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations are at a low.
Associate Prof Senanayake mentioned the reduction in severe disease is due to vaccine-induced immunity and immunity from infection with Omicron subvariants. He highlighted the positive impact of antivirals like Paxlovid in managing severe symptoms.
Associate Prof Hassan Vally noted the significant milestone that the weekly number of deaths from Covid-19 dropped to zero for the first time since a long period.
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