Is it time for Western Australia to open up and let covid-19 in?

Western Australia, which has remained largely covid-free, has cancelled its border reopening as a result of omicron fears, however there could also be little to realize by holding out longer

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 24: Two women are seen wearing face masks on December 24, 2021 in Perth, Australia. The Western Australian government has implemented new COVID-19 restrictions, following the detection of a new community COVID-19 case. From 6pm on Thursday, masks will be mandatory in all public indoor settings in the Perth and Peel regions until December 28th. Authorities are also recommending people wear masks outdoors when physical distance can't be maintained. Large public events like music festivals have been cancelled during this period. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)

Girls sporting face masks in Perth, Australia

Matt Jelonek/Getty Photos

Western Australia, which has largely dodged the coronavirus by sealing itself off from the remainder of the world, has scrapped its plan to reopen subsequent month primarily based on issues concerning the omicron variant. However researchers say there could also be little level in ready longer earlier than letting the virus in.

The state, which has a inhabitants of two.7 million, has recorded simply 1300 covid-19 circumstances and 9 deaths so far. It has achieved this by closely limiting journey from the remainder of Australia and …


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