Queensland has recorded the fourth highest volume of triple zero calls for medical help as pressure from the current Omicron wave continues to impact the health system.
There are more than 570 COVID patients in Queensland hospitals, the highest number recorded during the current virus wave, Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said.
A total of 3416 health workers and close to 200 paramedics are also off work due to quarantine or isolation requirements.
‘That is putting pressure on the system, however, what we saw yesterday was historic,’ Ms D’Ath said on Tuesday. (April 12).. more