August 24 COVID-19 community update
Wednesday 24 August 2022
There were 27 admitted patients with COVID-19 in hospital care within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service at 10am on Wednesday, 24 August. An additional four patients were being supported by our COVID-19 virtual ward.
There were also up to 28 staff furloughed across the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) yesterday due to COVID-19 related concerns – whether that is a positive test or close contact situation.
While numbers are improving there is a substantial COVID-19 presence in our community, and it is important that we all remain vigilant.
Everyone should keep their COVID-19 vaccinations up-to-date including any boosters they are eligible for. Getting boosters, which are widely available in the community, will provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and those at greater risk are encouraged to get their fourth booster.
Our clinical and non-clinical WBHHS staff continue to meet the challenge, as they’ve done throughout the pandemic, and WBHHS commends them for their dedication, adaptability and professionalism.
