CLIENT: SICKY APP
OUTLET: NEWS.COM.AU
Sick leave rates are soaring across Australia as a new COVID sub-variant spreads and the nation prepares for what experts warn will be a “nasty” winter flu season. As revealed by news.com.au, DL Comms client Sicky — Australia’s leading telehealth sick leave provider — has reported a 108% year-on-year increase in flu-related sick leave requests during March and April, alongside a 24% rise in COVID-related requests.
With Australia now in its peak international travel season, Sicky co-founder Avinash Vazirani spoke with news.com.au reporter Chantelle Francis to highlight the health risks of travelling while sick. In the interview, Avinash shared practical tips for staying safe and healthy on the go.