Covid Case numbers rise as Cairns and Hinterland Hospital Health Service CEO warns of third wave

Health authorities have warned the third wave is in the Far North and expected to stay for some time. READ WHAT THEY THINK

HEALTH authorities have warned the third wave of Covid is hitting the Far North and is expected to get worse.

“We are definitely into the third wave here in the Far North. We are not going to get away from it. Over the last couple weeks Covid cases has doubled and we will see that get worse in time,” Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service chief executive Dr Jeremy Wellwood said.

Dr Jeremy Wellwood. Picture: Supplied.

“It’s a very stressful time for the community.

“We knew it was going to happen in winter, I think the people of Cairns are ready and they know what they need to do.

“If you are crook you shouldn’t be out and about, make sure you wash your hands, keep your distance and if you can’t keep that distance feel free to wear that mask.”

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Dr Wellwood said the number of cases in Cairns was large.

“Cairns has been disproportionately affected with Covid but we have an international airport and the support we’ve provided to Papua New Guinea,” he said.

“We’ve had more cases coming to us and into the ICU.”

Originally published as Covid Case numbers rise as Cairns and Hinterland Hospital Health Service CEO warns of third wave