8 Young Adults In Hospital With COVID Delta Strain – A Warning Sign For Younger Australians

If you think COVID-19 only impacts the elderly, think again. Yesterday, Dr Kerry Chant revealed that of the 37 people currently in hospital with COVID-19, 14 were under 55; 8 of those are under 35. Early research suggests that the Delta strain is more transmissible amongst younger people than previous COVID strains, thanks to some key mutations. This is amplified by the low vaccination rates amongst young Australians due to the current stage of the vaccine rollout.

As of Wednesday, the Sydney outbreak has grown to 357 locally acquired cases, with over 10% of those requiring hospitalisation. Of those in hospital, over 20% are under the age 35. The numbers show this is a serious condition for all Australians, so we need to all work together to stay COVID safe – social distancing, wearing masks, using QR codes, and getting tested.

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