Victoria has recorded 1,073 new COVID-19 infections and another six deaths, as the premier pledges to try to keep the state's border open amid the Omicron variant spreading elsewhere.
Virus testers processed 56,337 results on Sunday, while 1513 people were vaccinated in state-run hubs.NSW reports 208 COVID-19 cases, no deaths
A student at the Regents Park school is believed to have acquired an Omicron infection at a Villawood indoor climbing gym. "You do not want that increase in infectiousness coinciding with even the same level of illness," Professor Bennett told ABC TV on Monday. Other international students will have to wait to 15 December, after the federal government paused the easing of border restrictions due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant.It comes as Premier Daniel Andrews says the state won't pursue an "Omicron zero" strategy, despite it being among Australian states yet to record a known case.
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