Queensland figures show Covid infection rates in aged care facilities soaring, even as the broader community is cautiously hopeful omicron may have reached its peak.<\/p>\n
In a breakdown of the latest Federal Government statistics<\/a>, the tragic impact of omicron in aged care in Queensland is seen in the rapid spread across aged care facilities, and deaths in aged care increasing from one to 45 within a fortnight (a figure that understates current numbers).<\/p>\n The statistics show that from January 7 to January 20 in centres with active infections:<\/p>\n The statistics analysed by United Workers Union<\/a> also show the devastating impact omicron is having at an individual facility level, both in terms of residents\u2019 health and also in the ability of aged care workers to look after their residents.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is tragically clear from these figures that Covid is out of control in Queensland aged care facilities despite the best efforts of aged care workers to protect their residents,\u201d Carolyn Smith, National Aged Care Director for United Workers Union, said today.<\/p>\n \u201cMy heart breaks for those centres with large numbers of aged care workers or residents affected by Covid.<\/p>\n \u201cThose centres will be stretched to breaking point but there is almost nothing being done for them \u2013 they were in crisis even before omicron came along.<\/p>\n \u201cScott Morrison has not had a plan to deal with aged care, he has failed to deliver RAT tests and PPE where they are needed, and there is no effective surge workforce.<\/p>\n\n
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