Australian Medical Association
New definition of 'close contact' appears to put politics over health
The AMA is very concerned National Cabinet has decided to adopt a new definition of “close contact” in the current phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision appears to ignore the pattern of transmission of the Omicron variant which spreads more easily than any other variant.
AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid said narrowing the definition to household contacts will lock in very high transmission rates and accelerate the outbreak of Omicron.
December 30, 2021 •