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‘Stay Home’: Western Australia Issues COVID-19 Warning Ahead of Christmas

Dr. Paul Armstrong suggested residents consider wearing a mask in crowded settings
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‘Stay Home’: Western Australia Issues COVID-19 Warning Ahead of Christmas
Customers at cafes and retailers in Perth, Australia on Feb. 6, 2021. Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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The Western Australian government is urging people to stay at home if unwell and consider wearing a mask amid a sudden uptick of hospitalisations from COVID-19.

The Department of Health claims surveillance data revealed a boost in COVID-19 cases in the last two months with several hundred cases.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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