On Friday, Australia reported at least 58 COVID-19 deaths, including 25 In Victoria, 15 in New South Wales and 10 in Queensland.
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The latest by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Friday showed one in five Australians (or 4.2 million) had a mental health disorder in 2020-21.
Of the 4.2 million people, 3.3 million people reported an anxiety disorder, which involves feelings of tension, distress or nervousness. Females experienced higher anxiety disorder rates than males.
The study showed more than 3.4 million Australians sought help from a health care professional for their mental health in 2020-21.
On Friday, the federal government launched a new advertising campaign to promote COVID-19 antiviral treatment.
Health Minister Mark Butler said oral antiviral treatments offer another valuable tool in the fight against the virus.
The World Health Organization's COVID-19 Technical Lead, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, said BA.4 and BA.5 are the most transmissible subvariants yet, but they don't have an increased severity compared with the previous subvariants.
She said the WHO is concerned about a new subvariant BA.2.75. However, their knowledge about this Omicron subvariant is still limited.
US President Joe Biden has tested positive to COVID-19. President Biden has received all four recommended jabs. He is currently experiencing "mild symptoms" and using the antiviral pill Paxlovid.
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) secretary Sally McManus has urged businesses to allow work from home until the current Omicron wave recedes.
Mental health support is available 24 hours and seven days.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
If you are concerned about suicide, living with someone who is considering suicide or bereaved by suicide - the Suicide Call Back Service is available at 1300 659 467 or www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au.
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