Health Department Tells Community to ‘Stay COVID-19 Safe’

New South Wales (NSW) residents have been warned to “stay COVID-safe” and wear a mask if they have cold or flu symptoms. The state’s health department claimed COVID-19 transmission in the fortnight ending Jan. 6 is higher than last year’s “winter peak.” Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant told residents to wear a mask if experiencing symptoms. “If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, please stay at home,” Dr. Chant said. “Don’t visit high-risk settings like hospitals, aged and disability care facilities, or people who are at higher risk of severe illness until your symptoms resolve. “To receive the best protection against serious illness or death from COVID-19, it is important to stay up to date with your recommended COVID-19 vaccinations.”...