The state’s COVID-19 daily numbers have skyrocketed over the past week as the Omicron variant takes hold, from 595 reported last Sunday | jennynoise
Daily case numbers first cracked the 2000 mark on Thursday after restrictions were eased on Wednesday, including reopening venues to unvaccinated patrons and scrapping mandatory masks and QR code check-ins in shops and restaurants.
While hospital numbers have risen above 200 in recent days, so far the numbers receiving intensive care have remained steady – in the 20s. On Saturday, NSW Health said that while genomic testing confirmed 266 of the new infections as Omicron, the variant “likely accounts for the majority” of the day’s cases.
– from health experts and some members of his own cabinet – to reverse course and reintroduce QR check-ins and mandatory mask-wearing for indoor environments.
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