Scott Morrison went on to flag further changes to close contact rules in a bid to reduce the strain on workplaces and supply chains. 9News
must "push through" the latest COVID-19 wave as Omicron cases continue to skyrocket across the country.
"No, I don't agree with that analysis, that's not the approach that the Government is taking at a Commonwealth level or in the states and territories.Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied Australia is in the 'let it rip' phase of the pandemic.He also warned being unvaccinated is the "most likely way" Aussies will end up in hospital with COVID-19.
"This is an incredibly tough time on business, there aren't lockdowns but there are many people obviously impacted by being close contacts or who have COVID themselves," he said.
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