Yes, Covid deaths in Australian Aged Care are continuing.
4 deaths last week and 14 the week before (that report said 7 but it was an "error")
https://x.com/BigBadDenis/status/1890276770978623542https://x.com/BigBadDenis/status/1887751582714110290Disgraceful stuff.
Speaking of disgraceful...
Anika Wells deflects blame for rise in home care wait times and aged care Covid-19 deaths Quote:In a recent interview with Sky News’ Andrew Clennell, Minister for Aged Care and Sport Anika Wells skirted around key concerns regarding the aged care sector, particularly the alarming rise in COVID-related deaths and worsening home care package wait times.
Despite serious questions being raised, Wells remained defensive, shifting blame to past governments and deflecting responsibility for the current state of aged care.
During the interview, Clennell pressed Wells on the troubling statistic that COVID-19 deaths in aged care facilities have now surpassed those seen during the height of the pandemic.
Instead of acknowledging the government’s responsibility in managing infection control, Wells downplayed the severity of the situation, attributing the rise to increased community transmission and changes in lockdown policies.
“Look, that statistic, while I agree is alarming, is a result of it being more prevalent in the community because we aren’t locking down nursing homes like we did…,” Wells explained, before shifting the focus to the alleged preferences of aged care residents.
“Actual residents [are] saying to me when I go around nursing homes, please don’t lock us down again.”
While it is true that residents may prefer more freedoms, Wells failed to address the government’s role in ensuring adequate infection prevention measures within facilities.
Way past time for that useless Wells to be replaced. Mind you, with the current 'head in the sand' approach to Covid by our governments these days I doubt her replacement would be any better.
And, yes... Aged Care Package waiting times are getting worse... we had to wait nearly 10 months to get the package for my elderly aunt and I've heard the wait time is nearly 15 months if you apply right now.
Obviously the government is hoping the elderly will 'drop off the perch' before their packages are approved. Same as the government obviously doesn't care about the continuing disgrace of Covid deaths in Aged Care... more money saved on pensions and healthcare costs.