Australia’s COVID-19 hospitalization rate fell to its lowest in nearly three weeks on Wednesday, while a steady rate of daily infections raised hopes the worst of an outbreak fueled by the Omicron, corona virus variant may have passed.
Hospital cases fell to about 4,600 on Wednesday, with all states seeing a dip in admission numbers, after a peak of nearly 5,400 a week ago.
Australia is going through a staggered border reopening allowing in only skilled migrants, international students and backpackers.
Airlines and tourism businesses, already battered by rounds of lockdowns over the past two years, are hoping for a quick re-opening to all tourists.
Australia’s COVID-19 hospital admissions fall to lowest in weeks
A group of six multi-ethnic elementary school students running outside the school building, carrying backpacks, and wearing face masks. They are back to school during the covid-19 pandemic. The boys and girls are 7 to 10 years old.