Posted on 07/19/2022 6:04:55 AM PDT by lightman
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has called for a reduction in the seven-day isolation period adding that the winter influenza virus currently posed a bigger issue than COVID-19.
“In many cases at the moment, the current strand of influenza is more severe than the current strands of COVID,” the premier told 2GB radio.
He later added that the state was currently experiencing “one of the worst flu seasons we’ve ever had” and urged people to get a flu shot.
Perrottet also advocated for reducing the mandatory isolation period after a person tests positive for COVID-19, noting that health advice states COVID will remain for at least a “couple of years.”
“So in those circumstances, we need to look at isolation requirements in a way that puts downward still maintains downward pressure on our health system,” he said.
The premier said considerations for other competing health issues, educational outcomes, and opportunities to go to work also need to be balanced as the country moves to the next phase of the pandemic.
In response, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was “not the time” to for the changing of the COVID-19 isolation period.
“Well, we had that discussion. And the advice that is there from the chief medical officer, Professor [Paul] Kelly, was that now is certainly not the time for that to be reconsidered,” Albanese told FiveAA radio.
Returned Pandemic Leave Payments
The comments come after the prime minister capitulated to reinstate pandemic leave payments that originally ended on June 30.
“I want to make sure that people aren’t left behind, that vulnerable people are looked after, and that no one is faced with the unenviable choice of not being able to isolate properly without losing an income and without being put in a situation that is very difficult,” Albanese told reporters on July 16.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers defended the extension of the program after the federal government previously ruled it out due to budget pressures.
He said the decision was made due to a change in health advice following a new wave of COVID-19 cases.
The payment scheme will be funded in a 50-50 split between state and federal governments.
There are also renewed calls for the return of mask mandates, however, the prime minister previously indicated that it would be up to the discretion of the states.
Paging Captain Obvious!
Yup! Imagine that huh? Australia should be a very interesting and definitive case study on whether or not human immune systems are compromised by covid vaccines. All of the videos of people being locked in concentration camp style hotels for two weeks is all coming flooding back into memory. I’ll just put another shrimp or three on the barbie and watch the grand finale. Good luck mates!
Yup! Imagine that huh? Australia should be a very interesting and definitive case study on whether or not human immune systems are compromised by covid vaccines. All of the videos of people being locked in concentration camp style hotels for two weeks is all coming flooding back into memory. I’ll just put another shrimp or three on the barbie and watch the grand finale. Good luck mates!
Influenza changes every year.
So the scientists change the flu shot every year.
They do their best to tailor the flu shot to the latest influenza variant and sometimes the new shot is on target on sometimes not so much.
But with COVID, we’ve been using the same original experimental shots year after year because (apparently) it works equally well on every new COVID variant.
Anybody think that’s odd?
Yup...oh, and WHERE is the “flu” here in US
That’s because COVID is, simply, just the Flu, bro.
Sorry, meant to ping you too.
We’re DOOOOOMED — again.
Hiding on an Island not so good
IT’S NOT EVEN THE FLU, BRO.
None of our docs...
Right now I trust used car dealers more than health care professionals.
The Aussies brought this all on themselves because of serious misguidance by the Gov’t.
Coming to a country near you.
Soon to follow:
• Mandatory flu vaccinations
• Mandatory lock-downs
• Mandatory closures of not ‘well connected’ businesses
• Banning of any public gatherings.
• Mandatory close quarters quarantine of anyone suspected of being exposed to the flu.
• Mandatory masking even at home alone
• Mandatory suspension of internet privileges for any flu deniers.
• Instant mandatory arrest and quarantine for anyone violating lock-downs, no food shopping.
• Mandatory...
“It’s just the flu, bro!”
uh...
“It’s just the flu, mate!”
Well crikey! They should immediately lock everyone down and wait it out. Oh and demand/force everyone to get a flu shot STAT! That should do the trick. NOT! 🔬🦠😵💫😷💉🚫🐎💩
Anybody think that’s odd?
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Sure is…..just like a “ vaccine” that does not stop infection or transmission, but does prevent severe illness.
I wasn’t religious about getting flu shots but did if it was convenient. However, after this COVID scam, I don’t think I want to play anymore.
CS Lewis is validated.
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