Nine of 12 latest Queensland COVID-19 deaths were in aged care

Queensland has recorded 5178 new COVID-19 circumstances and 12 deaths previously 24 hours, together with 9 aged care residents.
Well being Minister Yvette D'Ath stated the victims had been aged of their 30s to their 90s.
None had acquired a booster shot and three had been unvaccinated.

Queensland Well being Minister Yvette D'Ath has continued to underscore the vulnerability of aged care residents in a COVID-19 outbreak.(9News)

There are 663 COVID-19 sufferers in public hospitals, with 42 in intensive care.
Ms D'Ath stated Queensland's double-dose vaccine fee was at 89.97 per cent.
Queensland Chief Well being Officer Dr John Gerrard stated the loss of life of an individual of their 30s with COVID-19 previously 24 hours was a "considerably uncommon case".

Queensland Chief Well being Officer Dr John Gerrard stated the loss of life of a person in his 30s with COVID-19 constituted an "uncommon" case.(9News)

"It isn't clear to what extent COVID performed an element on this individual's loss of life," he stated.
Dr Gerrard stated the individual had suffered from a blood clot.
"We all know that blood clots can happen in anybody and there are numerous danger elements for blood clots," he stated.
He stated the individual was vaccinated.
It was not but identified whether or not the individual's COVID-19 had exacerbated or contributed to their situation.
Of the opposite victims, two had been of their 60s, two of their 70s, three of their 80s, and 4 of their 90s.
Ms D'Ath once more highlighted the vulnerability of aged care residents within the present outbreak.
Of the 160 aged care deaths recorded through the Omicron wave, simply 9 per cent had acquired a booster shot, she stated.
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A complete of 21 per cent had been unvaccinated, whereas 55 per cent had acquired two doses.
9 per cent had an unknown standing, indicating their well being data could have been sealed.
Ms D'Ath additionally denied that the Queensland Authorities has been redirecting speedy antigen exams from aged care to colleges.
"It's the Commonwealth which can be supplying speedy antigen exams out of their nationwide stockpile for aged care," Ms D'Ath stated.
She stated Queensland had, in truth, shored up Commonwealth provision of RATs, and reiterated her considerations over the sector's woes.

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