NSW has reimposed mask and hospitality capacity restrictions; Victoria extends masks to indoors and big events; Australia reports pandemic high 8205 cases; NSW to reintroduce QR code check-ins today. Follow updates here.
The reopening of borders and state economies, combined with the fast-spreading omicron virus, has seen Australian jurisdictions report a pandemic high 8205 cases.
The widespread prevalence of omicron is seeing the country move to a phase where there is widespread community transmission, but with people protected from severe disease by vaccines. Victoria also saw its cases leap into the two thousands, after several weeks of cases in the low to mid one thousands. It reported 2005 cases, slightly down from it’s spring delta peak of 2297 cases but with health officials predicting cases would rise as the variant became more dominant.
Tasmania has also reported its highest case load with 26 cases, beating it previous the high in April last year.Northern Territory also recorded five cases.Hospitalisation rates have begun to rise in NSW and Victoria, but federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said ICU and ventilation numbers have yet to rise.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Omicron Australia: NSW to bring back QR codesNSW records 5715 cases; Dominic Perrottet is expected to detail when NSW will reintroduce QR code check-ins today, including hospitality and retail; booster supply is plenty, says General Frewen. Follow updates here.
Read more »
NSW backflips on QR codes and considers mailing free rapid tests as Covid cases surgePremier Dominic Perrottet continues to resist calls to reintroduce indoor mask mandate as state records 5,715 coronavirus cases
Read more »
NSW to reimpose QR check-ins, plan for free COVID-19 test kitsCheck-ins will return for retail and hospitality venues in a bid to combat ballooning cases, and the state government is set to offer free rapid testing kits.
Read more »
NSW to reimpose QR check-ins, plan for free COVID-19 test kitsCheck-ins will return for retail and hospitality venues in a bid to combat ballooning cases, and the state government is set to offer free rapid testing kits.
Read more »
Australia news LIVE: QR codes back in NSW amid surge in COVID cases; Victoria considers changes to indoor mask rules; travel rules putting testing clinics under pressureAs Australia considers whether to shorten the interval between second and third doses of coronavirus vaccines for adults, the World Health Organisation has warned blanket booster programs are likely to prolong the pandemic. Follow our live blog with ...
Read more »
Australia news LIVE: QR codes back in NSW as state records 5715 new COVID cases; Victoria considers changes to indoor mask rules as daily infections rise above 2000NSW continues to resist mask mandates in most indoor settings as coronavirus infections hit record highs, but will reintroduce QR codes in retail and hospitality settings. Meanwhile, Victoria is expected to outline changes to mask rules today.
Read more »