NSW reports 18 new COVID-19 deaths as children's vaccine rollout begins

Breaking New South Wales has reported 18 new COVID-19 deaths and 20,293 cases, and Victoria has reported 34,808 new cases and two more deaths.

New South Wales has reported 18 new COVID-19 deaths and 20,293 cases.

There are 818 people hospitalised with COVID-19 in the state, up from 752 on Sunday. There are 118 in ICU, up from 104.Australia's vaccinations open to children aged 5-11 with extra help for migrant communities Lieutenant General John Frewen says the majority of more than 10,000 vaccination points are joining the rollout of the children's vaccine, encouraging parents to keep trying to find appointments amid concerns practitioners are booked out.

"There are plenty of vaccines so people do need a little bit of patience. There are new appointments coming online every day, there are going to be walk in opportunities as well."Health Minister Greg Hunt says three million doses will be available over January for the 2.3 million children eligible for a jab.

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