Bastion’s ‘Adapting to the New Normal’ report shows Aussies remain optimistic for future

Andrew Banks

February 22, 2022 9:27

As we approach the two-year anniversary of the pandemic, Bastion’s latest report reflects on how omicron turned our Christmas and summer holiday period into another rollercoaster ride.

In Wave 27 of Bastion’s Adapting to the New Normal Report, concerns for personal and community health and the economy all increased, and concerns of COVID exposure prompted most Australians to change their behaviours again, with 35% choosing to self-isolate, while another 20% isolated due to infections (self or household). This led to flow-on impacts experienced by 86% of Australians and more than one in three Australians cancelling their summer travel plans.

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Andrew Banks

Andrew is an editor and journalist with over 27 years' experience, working across publications including news.com.au, The Sunday Telegraph and The Australian newspaper.

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