Covid Western Australia: Modelling predicts ‘half a million cases’ after borders opened

Doom-mongers warn Fortress WA will face half a MILLION Covid cases within months – as the state prepares to finally open to the rest of Australia

• WA locals set for months of restrictions as they battled a belated Omicron wave 
• Premier Mark McGowan will open the WA border on March 3 after two years 
• But modelling shows that the state will get 500,000 Covid cases in six months  

By Michael Ramsey For Australian Associated Press

Published: 09:10 EST, 22 February 2022 | Updated: 09:20 EST, 22 February 2022