One in 10 aged care homes across the country experienced a COVID-19 outbreak in the week to 16 February 2024.

262 homes were impacted by outbreaks during the week, meaning tightened infection control measures for aged care homes, as well as increased use of Personal Protection Equipment, greater testing, and quarantined residents. Impacted staff would also be required to stay home - potentially worsening staff shortages. 

While the number of homes experiencing outbreaks in a week is actually down from more than 450 homes in early January 2024, the rate is still high.

There have been 114 new outbreaks, 17 new resident deaths and 1,696 combined new resident and staff cases reported since 8 February 2024.

36.2% of aged care residents have received a booster dose in the last six months.