Asthma alert is issued in Victoria as the state prepares to front a severe ...
Urgent asthma alert is issued in Victoria as the state prepares to face a severe thunderstorm - with hospitals already grappling with 750 Covid cases First thunderstorm asthma alert has been issued in Victoria for the season Authorities are already dealing with 750 hospitalised Covid patients The state's southwest, Wimmera and Mallee districts high risk on Thursday
View
comments
Victorian health authorities have issued the first thunderstorm asthma alert for the season, with authorities warning hospitals are already dealing with Covid-19 patients.
The state's southwest, Wimmera and Mallee districts will be high risk areas on Thursday.
'The combination of forecast high grass pollen levels and severe thunderstorms with strong winds means that there is a chance that a large number of people may develop asthma symptoms over a short period of time,' the warning says.
'Our hospitals are experiencing
