March 30th 2023.
As the Australian government announced new initiatives to tackle COVID-19, Health Minister Mark Butler reminded the public that the pandemic is "not over" yet and that another wave of infections is expected this year. Today, it was revealed that 160,000 more Australians are now eligible to take the antiviral drug Paxlovid to treat the virus, with those aged 60 to 69 only requiring one risk factor to access the drug, instead of the previous two. Additionally, those aged care workers without leave who are infected with the virus, are still eligible to receive up to $750 per week through their employers.
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These new measures are sure to make a real difference to many Australians and will help ease some pressure off the hospital system.
Australian citizens have been reminded that the pandemic is ongoing and that new measures have been put in place to help combat COVID-19. Health Minister Mark Butler announced that 160,000 more Australians will be eligible to take the antiviral drug Paxlovid to treat the virus from Saturday.
"This is not over," said Butler. "There will be future waves of Covid across the course of this year." With the new changes, Australians aged 60 to 69 with just one risk factor will now be eligible for the drug, providing them with an effective means to prevent severe disease, hospitalisation, and death.
Additionally, entitlements for aged care workers without leave who catch COVID-19 have been extended, allowing them access to up to $750 per week through their employer.
(Image Source: http://www.9news.com.au) This is positive news that will make a real difference to the experience of many Australians and provide much-needed support to those affected by the virus.
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