COVID-19 cases in residential care down 50% from June peak
The number of aged care residents who tested positive to COVID-19 in a week more than halved from the early June peak, with 1,263 testing positive to the virus in the week to 30 June 2023. However, 260 facilities are still affected by outbreaks –...
The number of aged care residents who tested positive to COVID-19 in a week more than halved from the early June peak, with 1,263 testing positive to the virus in the week to 30 June 2023.
However, 260 facilities are still affected by outbreaks – a significant number.
The SOURCE: COVID-19 continues to be a threat in residential care – impacting residents, staff wearing PPE and significant operating costs.
