Labor MPs and experts urge action over Victoria’s high COVID death rate

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Labor MPs and epidemiologists have urged the government to do more to lower Victoria's nation-leading COVID death rate. Some suggest politics are being put before public health. | paulsakkal springst

The number of COVID-19 related deaths per day in Australia, as a proportion of the population, is significantly higher than in the US, UK, France or Canada, according to. Within Australia, more Victorians are dying than in any state; an average of 18 per day, compared to 12.7 in NSW.

While she did not propose sweeping new rules, Baxter said the government could encourage people to work from home and advise people to reduce the size of their indoor gatherings and ensure they happen in well-ventilated areas.“If it is politically expedient to say the pandemic is over then it’s hard, until things get totally out of hand, to say anything different,” she said.

“We’re not the only ones in that basket, but an election around the corner [in November] is obviously a factor for the premier because the opposition hysterically leaps onto anything we say on this front,” she said. “[Messaging] may need to step up soon.” “Mask wearing is so spectacularly under-enforced on public transport. I frequently see tram drivers not wearing them. If we can’t get the workers to wear them, how can we make travellers do it?”

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paulsakkal Politics before public health. Listen to the health experts and lead not try to get re-elected. Disgraceful.

paulsakkal With Dan, it was always about him.

paulsakkal Who cares about the death rate? Freedom is the priority.

paulsakkal It’s not a ‘ suggestion’, it’s a fact. Andrews made lots of decisions eg - curfews, because they were popular. . Had absolutely zero health rationale. Every decision he makes is run through the political prism.

paulsakkal It’s always been about politics. Are people not aware of this.

paulsakkal Get vaccinated and keep wearing your masks.

paulsakkal Thankfully Melbourne isn't in China

paulsakkal He will... after the election

paulsakkal Politics before public health? Wow that’s a novel idea

paulsakkal Vic has the highest rate of deaths? This after we had the longest and strictest lock down in the country Maybe we need to look at alternatives. Compliance obviously dropped off due to fatigue of long lockdowns.

paulsakkal dictatordan has realised Chalmers wont write the same sort of cheques Frydenberg did to support his lockdowns. Irony.

paulsakkal dictatordan has realised Chalmers wont write the same sort of cheques Frydenberg did too support his lockdowns. Irony.

paulsakkal The Andrews Government are a disgrace, easily the worst in the Country and if they’d run a private company the same way they’d all be locked up. Criminal negligence at best.

paulsakkal It’s political suicide before November.

paulsakkal It's a lot more than mere suggestion that they're putting politics before public health, it's a fact. Shame on the lot of them.

paulsakkal Through fear brings control. The power of the group , Asch Conformity. There’s enough sheep to influence others, not all , but enough.

paulsakkal WHAT DO TJE CAFE OWNERS DAY AS THEY ARE THE NEW WORLD ORDER!!!!!

paulsakkal absolutely DanielAndrewsMP is playing politics! there is an election in October and he doesn't want to do anything to get people further off side, even the Opposition says the same thing.

paulsakkal Playing politics in Danistan, outrageous claim. REMEMBER THIS NOVEMBER IBACDan sackdanandrews

paulsakkal Too late. The Negative Efficacy is here. The Antibody Dependent Enhancement Infection is here. You all ignored the warnings. Your immune systems are damaged. Good luck.

paulsakkal Highest Vaxx Rate... Highest Death Rate...? 🤔

paulsakkal So for 18 months you guys were saying open up, now Victoria is open you want to shut it down.

paulsakkal The cabal is fucking desperate aren't they? Nuremberg2 is coming and we know the outcome of no.1

paulsakkal When they tried to control the virus, there was weekly riots in the city, so they bowed to public pressure and stopped restrictions... Now you're blaming them for not putting up more restrictions?

paulsakkal I read somewhere ex nurses or medicos might be part of the independents to run on a 'teal' health theme in November. Vic Govt will get back in but they would not want the health issue to keep blowing up even more as social media seems to indicate growing discontent paulsakkal

paulsakkal No need, let’s just get on with it and be thankful there is an election later this year so the politicians won’t try and stunts.

paulsakkal Well it's the same rule all over. No election in some of the other states either. SA WA already had elections.

paulsakkal Victoria's current COVID19vic attributed death rate is no different to what it has been for months. The only thing interesting about Victoria's current COVID19aus journey is, hospitalisations seem high. New, active, ICU cases & deaths aren't any worse than the start of 2022.

paulsakkal June 2021 the state of Vic was in complete lockdown due to 15 covid 1o cases - today there is over 15,000 recorded cases and what? There is more, much more than what meets the eye. Wake up people!

paulsakkal The ALP has now abandoned public health and safety for politics and short term economic benefit. The problem is it will bite them given that short term puff is going out as people get sick and can’t continue or decide to shut it down for their own preventative health.

paulsakkal If politics is put before public health then you at The Age have to own your fair share of opprobrium for having used your influence to spread misinformation from conservatives and encouraging mask non-compliance. People have died because of you.

paulsakkal Do we need the Government to hold our hand again? Sad society if that is the case.

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paulsakkal Maybe they could only count deaths from covid and not with covid

paulsakkal What happened to people taking personal responsibility? Are people in Victoria suffering from brain freeze? Why do we have to be so dependent on the government? Is this a democracy or not? You can't have it both ways Costello rag.

paulsakkal Increase education on boosters and mask wearing in “at risk locations” such as supermarkets and shopping Centres.

paulsakkal Get the death jab rate down 😃

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