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Samantha Hawley and Flint Duxfield for ABC News Daily

Since the pandemic began, more than 10,000 Australians have died of COVID-19 and, if this year's trend continues, it could get a lot worse

Epidemiologist says many COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided through simple measures such as wearing a mask. (ABC Radio Sydney: Matt Bamford)

An epidemiologist has warned that if current trends continue, at least another 7,500 Australians will die from COVID-19 by the end of the year.

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