Australia’s NSW scrambles after locally-acquired COVID case
3 years, 10 months ago

Australia’s NSW scrambles after locally-acquired COVID case

Al Jazeera  

Man from Sydney’s eastern suburbs is first to acquire the virus locally in more than a month. Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales on Wednesday has reported its first locally acquired COVID-19 case in more than a month, sending authorities rushing to trace the source of the virus. A man in his 50s who tested positive for the new coronavirus had visited a cinema, restaurants, a service station and a butcher in Sydney’s eastern suburbs while not knowing he was infectious, authorities said on Wednesday. The infected person has not travelled overseas recently and does not work in a high-risk job such as in hotel quarantine or hospitals, NSW state Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant told reporters in Sydney. Australia has largely contained the coronavirus outbreak through snap lockdowns, border controls and speedy contact-tracing systems, with just over 29,800 cases and 910 deaths since the pandemic began.

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Bird flu Australia: The symptoms you need to watch out for after first human ever in Australia is diagnosed with worrying virus
10 months ago

Bird flu Australia: The symptoms you need to watch out for after first human ever in Australia is diagnosed with worrying virus

Daily Mail  

After Australia recorded its first human case of a bird flu strain that's been spreading globally, Aussies are being warned about the symptoms they need to be aware of. 'This is the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia,' Dr Clare Looker said. Symptoms of H5N1 infection may include fever, cough, headache, aching muscles and respiratory symptoms 'The …

Urgent new Covid warning is issued to Australians as winter 'surge' looms
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Urgent new Covid warning is issued to Australians as winter 'surge' looms

Daily Mail  

Leading doctor said Aussies need to remain alert of virus Most Australians at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid do not have a plan in place with their GP if they get sick, according to new research. 'If someone you care about is at higher risk of serious illness - maybe an elderly parent, a neighbour, a …

The US Center for Disease Control proposes to scrap its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations. What are the rules in Australia?
1 year, 1 month ago

The US Center for Disease Control proposes to scrap its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations. What are the rules in Australia?

ABC  

Americans testing positive for COVID-19 will no longer be told to stay home for five days under new rules proposed by the Center for Disease Control, local media has reported. While isolation is no longer a legal requirement, Australians who test positive for COVID-19 should also avoid "high-risk settings" like hospitals and care facilities for at least seven days "or …

Australians struck down with Covid warned to 'stay at home' as two new variants spread and hospitalisations surge
1 year, 2 months ago

Australians struck down with Covid warned to 'stay at home' as two new variants spread and hospitalisations surge

Daily Mail  

Australians struck down by Covid are being warned to 'stay home' as case numbers surge to their highest levels in over a year. Two new highly contagious variants - JN.1 and HV.1 - have been rapidly spreading during the Christmas period, with Victoria and New South Wales seeing a surge in hospitalisations. Pictured: Covid testing clinic in Sydney in 2021 …

Everyone in California seems to be sick with respiratory illness. Here’s why
1 year, 3 months ago

Everyone in California seems to be sick with respiratory illness. Here’s why

LA Times  

Does it seem like a lot of people you know are sick? In Los Angeles County, about 23% of people participating in a weekly text-message-based survey reported having a cough or shortness of breath for the week that ended Dec. 10, higher than the total reported during a late summer peak in respiratory illnesses, when 21% said they had those …

AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country
1 year, 4 months ago

AMA Queensland president Maria Boulton calls for Australians to wear masks as latest Covid wave strikes the country

Daily Mail  

AMA president calls for masks to be worn in public places A top doctor has called on Australians to return to wearing masks in public as a new Covid wave pushes hospitals to 'breaking point' ahead of the festive season. Australian Medical Association Queensland president Maria Boulton says people should opt to wear masks in public places such as large …

Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now
1 year, 4 months ago

Why thousands of Australians are getting sick right now

Daily Mail  

Australia's top professors have revealed why Covid cases are suddenly skyrocketing in every state and territory - and how you can help slow the spread of the virus this Christmas. Australia's top professors have revealed why Covid cases are suddenly skyrocketing across every state and territory There were 6,550 reported Covid cases across the country last week, with the Department …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 27, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales New South Wales's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a seven-day rolling average system, as per the federal government's national reporting site. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's …

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations
1 year, 5 months ago

Covid Australia: Fears grow that a new coronavirus strain is causing huge spike in hospitalisations

Daily Mail  

A new Covid subvariant could be causing a spike in hospitalisations and authorities are pleading with vulnerable and elderly patients to get booster shots to stave off the threat. Chief health officer Dr John Gerrard said the surge in cases was largely due to low booster rates in older Queenslanders and the possible emergence of a new Covid variant called …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 20, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 1,541 new COVID-19 cases, up from last week's total of 1,332. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on September 29, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 2,232 new COVID-19 cases, down from last week's total of 2,333. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland has recorded 77 new average daily COVID-19 cases in …

Latest COVID-19 surge appears to be mostly infecting Australians who have not had the disease before
2 years, 2 months ago

Latest COVID-19 surge appears to be mostly infecting Australians who have not had the disease before

ABC  

The latest COVID-19 outbreak appears to be largely sweeping through Australians who have not yet had the disease. Key points: Only 20 per cent of recently detected cases in the ACT are reinfections The data suggests past infection is a partial defence against prevailing strains of the disease Reinfection remains a greater risk for older and chronically ill people Only …

What will Australia's fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic look like?
2 years, 2 months ago

What will Australia's fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic look like?

ABC  

Through three years of the pandemic, Bianca Spooner didn't get COVID-19 once — until a few days before Christmas. Key points: New Omicron variants have been causing hospital admissions to rise in the final two months of 2022 Experts say vaccines will remain the main defence against COVID-19 into 2023 Despite investment in studying and treating long COVID, the virus …

Covid-19 pandemic: Australia could place new restrictions on Chinese travelers
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 pandemic: Australia could place new restrictions on Chinese travelers

Daily Mail  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is yet to rule out forcing new Covid-19 restrictions on Chinese travellers amid fears another new variant could soon hit our shores. China this week announced plans to scrap quarantine restrictions on overseas arrivals and allow citizens to leave the country, despite an explosion of new cases nationwide in recent weeks. Australia could place reinstate restrictions …

Covid cases in your area as hospitalisations rise by a third before Christmas
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid cases in your area as hospitalisations rise by a third before Christmas

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While admissions to intensive care and high dependency units remained relatively low in most regions …

Australia's latest wave of infections has long-COVID sufferers and the vulnerable worried
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia's latest wave of infections has long-COVID sufferers and the vulnerable worried

ABC  

Sensitive to light, struggling to stand up and needing multiple medications to make it through the day, Nicole Pope has been debilitated by long COVID. There's just going to be a growing number of people that are going to be left with long COVID and who knows what their lifelong health complications are going to be from that infection? " …

Cruise ship with 800 Covid-19 patients arrives in Sydney, Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

Cruise ship with 800 Covid-19 patients arrives in Sydney, Australia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nearly one in four guests …

A new COVID-19 wave is here. But are the case numbers real, and what can we really learn from them?
2 years, 4 months ago

A new COVID-19 wave is here. But are the case numbers real, and what can we really learn from them?

ABC  

Australia is now seeing the start of a new wave of COVID-19 infections, driven in part by new sub-variants of Omicron. "It could be 50 per cent more, 100 per cent more, even 200 per cent more," said Professor Adrian Esterman, chair of biostatistics and epidemiology at the University of South Australia. Professor Esterman said the available data showed a …

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions

ABC  

The number of new COVID-19 cases in South Australia has jumped by more than 1,000 over the past week, as experts warn another wave of infection is starting across the country. Key points: The number of COVID-19 cases in South Australia has risen to 3,797 over the past week This rise is in line with predictions of a new wave …

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests
2 years, 4 months ago

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests

ABC  

New research suggests almost two-thirds of Australians — including children and adolescents — have now had COVID-19 with authorities warning Australia is about to enter "the next COVID-19 wave". Key points: Evidence of infection was detected in 65 per cent of adult blood samples, up from 46 per cent in June and 17 per cent in February According to official …

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Mandatory isolation comes to an end as Australia enters new phase of pandemic — as it happened

ABC  

*Sigh* — It looks like I'll be wearing an N95 for the foreseeable future. I haven't had covid yet and don't appreciate that people will be forced to work when sick as they won't receive paid leave- for their sake and for mine! Matthew Pickett — Absolutely crazy - look at what is happening in Europe and the USA now …

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 winter wave has eased. Here's how households are managing as spring arrives

ABC  

When routine COVID-19 rapid tests detected the virus in Emma Missen's two young daughters last month, she was worried. Deakin University epidemiology chair Catherine Bennett said the data suggested both that there was some testing "fatigue" and people had learnt to use COVID tests "well". Professor Bennett said as the wave continued to wane, measures like reducing the isolation period …

New South Australian COVID-19 modelling shows next wave of cases coming in November
2 years, 7 months ago

New South Australian COVID-19 modelling shows next wave of cases coming in November

ABC  

South Australia will face another COVID wave in November as immunity wanes, according to the latest modelling released by SA Health. Key points: There have been fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 each day in South Australia A new wave is expected in November The Health Minister says the modelling does not take into account any new variants But following a …

Queensland's COVID-19 plan isn't panning out the way authorities thought it would. Is it time to do more?
2 years, 7 months ago

Queensland's COVID-19 plan isn't panning out the way authorities thought it would. Is it time to do more?

ABC  

It has never been clearer that Queensland's days of being highly COVID cautious are over. "In order for us to go from the pandemic phase to an endemic phase, the virus has to be widespread," Dr Gerrard said at the time "We all have to have immunity there's two ways you can do that – by being vaccinated or getting …

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents
2 years, 8 months ago

More than 1,000 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Australia's aged care sector, with Queensland second highest, taking toll on staff and residents

ABC  

Aged care providers are "very concerned" rising COVID-19 outbreaks in the sector could be similar or worse than outbreaks seen earlier in the pandemic. Key points: Aged care providers are calling for more support as cases surge Unions say the workforce is "exhausted" and knows more work is to come The sector has asked the government to extend the availability …

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation
2 years, 8 months ago

Western Australia's fourth COVID-19 shot rate lagging behind the rest of nation

ABC  

Western Australia is lagging behind the rest of the nation when it comes to the fourth COVID-19 shot and children's vaccination levels in the state are also moving slowly. Key points: Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Only one in five eligible West Australians has had four shots Less than half of 5 to 11-year-olds …

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia sees record COVID-19 cases, hospital admissions due to Omicron variants, influenza as nation's hospitals struggle

ABC  

In what feels like a repeat of 2020, demand in hospitals from flu and COVID-19 cases has threatened to "outstrip supply" as thousands of sick healthcare workers become part of the record-breaking statistics around the nation. Here's what SA reported on Monday: 4,053 new cases 306 patients in hospital, 11 of them in ICU, and none requiring ventilation Two further …

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland nears record COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths with latest peak likely weeks away

ABC  

With the peak of Queensland's latest COVID wave still weeks away, there are concerns several big events have the potential to become "superspreaders" putting further strain on the state's already stretched health system. Key points: Queensland recorded near-record COVID-19 deaths and hospitalisations today Doctors warn there is a high risk of "super spreader" events Ventilation in schools deemed "absolutely crucial" …

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors
2 years, 8 months ago

Hospitals bring back Covid restrictions on patients and visitors

Daily Mail  

Hospitals in New South Wales are already implementing their own Covid mandates despite no official orders from government. Dr Ashford said the current situation is 'more serious now than ever' and urged the government to move quickly on implementing new measures There is also widespread outrage over the federal government's decision to scrap pandemic leave payments and free RAT tests …

SA COVID-19 numbers set to peak as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants make up majority of cases
2 years, 8 months ago

SA COVID-19 numbers set to peak as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants make up majority of cases

ABC  

The BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants now make up more than half of the COVID-19 infections recorded in South Australia, which is resulting in a surge of cases that is close to peaking. Key points: The dominance of the BA.4 and BA.5 strains is resulting in more reinfections Cases are expected to peak in three days A new vaccination hub has …

Calls for West Australians to get fourth COVID-19 jab amid fears of 'complacency' and winter surge
2 years, 8 months ago

Calls for West Australians to get fourth COVID-19 jab amid fears of 'complacency' and winter surge

ABC  

There is a concerning level of complacency among West Australians towards a fourth COVID-19 vaccination as previous boosters wane and the state braces for another significant wave of the virus, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia warns. Key points: West Australians aged 30 and over can now get their fourth COVID jab West Australians aged 30 and over can now get …

COVID-19 antiviral treatments to become available to more Australians
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 antiviral treatments to become available to more Australians

ABC  

More Australians will be eligible for COVID-19 antiviral drugs from Monday in an attempt to reduce the number of people in hospital. Key points: Known as Lagevrio and Paxlovid, the drugs cost $6.80 for a concession card holder and around $40 for others The health minister says anyone interested in the treatment should speak to their GP Treatment needs to …

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

Long COVID sufferers in regional NSW turned away from state's only treatment centre in Sydney
2 years, 8 months ago

Long COVID sufferers in regional NSW turned away from state's only treatment centre in Sydney

ABC  

Long COVID sufferers in regional New South Wales are being turned away from the state's only specialised treatment centre in Sydney, prompting calls for a greater focus outside capital cities. Key points: Overseas data suggests up to 30 per cent of COVID sufferers will have ongoing health issues Symptoms include fatigue, brain fog and heart palpitations More long COVID clinics …

Queensland in midst of new COVID-19 wave, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard warns
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland in midst of new COVID-19 wave, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard warns

ABC  

Queensland has recorded 25 flu-related deaths so far this year and Chief Health Officer John Gerrard is warning a third COVID-19 wave is also now hitting the state. Key points: Queensland has recorded 1,199 COVID deaths Queensland's free flu vaccination program for those aged six months and older ended on Thursday Almost 30,000 Queenslanders have been diagnosed with the flu …

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia's COVID-19 and flu cases are on the rise — this is what's driving them

ABC  

The message is clear: The pandemic isn't over, and Australians should brace themself for a winter of rising COVID-19 infections, and other lurgies too. Key points: There have been more than 144,000 influenza cases recorded in Australia this year COVID-19 variants are back on the rise Experts say Australia's natural flu immunity is lower than usual this winter Experts are …

Fewer than 425 Covid-19 patients in hospitals; Infection average drops to 46-week low
2 years, 10 months ago

Fewer than 425 Covid-19 patients in hospitals; Infection average drops to 46-week low

NL Times  

Hospitals in the Netherlands were treating 424 patients with Covid-19 on Tuesday, according to the LCPS. Sewage surveillance showed a 15.7 percent decrease in coronavirus viral load found in sewer water during the second week of May when compared to the start of the month. Similarly, the number of people tested for the infection by the GGD also fell by …

SA Health reports 14 new COVID-linked deaths, including a man in his 30s
2 years, 10 months ago

SA Health reports 14 new COVID-linked deaths, including a man in his 30s

ABC  

A man in his 30s is among 14 new deaths of COVID-positive people reported by South Australian health authorities. Key points: SA Health has reported 14 new deaths of people with COVID-19 They occurred over the past two months Cases are up compared with the past few days The deaths occurred between March and May but were only reported by …

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced
2 years, 10 months ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced

ABC  

Peak medical groups have renewed their calls for the West Australian government to reinstate public health measures, warning of a "system collapse" from the state's current trajectory of COVID-19 hospitalisations. Key points: Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister …

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running
2 years, 10 months ago

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running

ABC  

Western Australia could see a COVID-19 caseload of up to 25,000 new infections a day in the coming weeks, the state's Chief Health Officer says. Key points: WA's Chief Health Officer says WA could see case numbers rise The state has seen three days of more than 15,000 daily cases WA's vaccine mandate for workers will be reviewed in the …

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection
2 years, 10 months ago

Long COVID clinics established to manage chronic symptoms weeks after infection

ABC  

South Australia's health system will expand its capacity to tackle a growing number of long COVID cases, with dedicated clinics established to treat what is now being described by some as a "pandemic" in its own right. Key points: Patients with long COVID can attend clinics at four Adelaide hospitals An infectious diseases expert says he has seen "very fit" …

High-risk COVID-19 patients can now get two antiviral prescription drugs — but some are still missing out
2 years, 10 months ago

High-risk COVID-19 patients can now get two antiviral prescription drugs — but some are still missing out

ABC  

For Australians at high risk of developing severe COVID-19, getting access to potentially lifesaving treatment recently became easier — but experts say some are still missing out. "Before, we were sending our patients with a significant risk of developing severe disease into emergency departments to have intravenous medications," Dr Willett said. Adults who have mild to moderate COVID-19 — which …

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen
2 years, 10 months ago

South Australia records 3,591 COVID-19 cases as death toll jumps by a dozen

ABC  

South Australia's COVID-19 death toll has jumped by 12, after SA Health retrospectively included previously unrecorded deaths that occurred over the past three weeks. Key points: The 12 deaths take the toll since the start of the pandemic to 366 There are 22,821 current active cases The 221 hospitalised cases include 11 people in intensive care The deaths were of …

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu
2 years, 10 months ago

Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu

ABC  

More than a dozen Queenslanders have already been hit with the double whammy of COVID-19 and flu virus infections in the past three weeks, most of them needing to be hospitalised. Key points: Authorities are expecting a big flu season this year, with immunity in the community low More than 800 flu cases have already been confirmed in Queensland this …

COVID variants detected in SA for first time as health authorities also prepare for flu
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID variants detected in SA for first time as health authorities also prepare for flu

ABC  

South Australia's public health chief has issued a warning to parents about reduced flu immunity ahead of winter, as new COVID variants are detected in the state. Key points: SA has recorded its first detections of the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants Authorities said there was no current indication they were more transmissible But they warned about the importance of …

South Australia records two COVID-linked deaths and 3,070 cases, but hospital number falls
2 years, 10 months ago

South Australia records two COVID-linked deaths and 3,070 cases, but hospital number falls

ABC  

Two men who tested positive for COVID-19 have died in South Australia, where the number of patients in hospital with the virus has fallen. Key points: The two men who died were aged in their 40s and 50s The number of known active cases is 24,792 There are 16 COVID patients in intensive care and one on ventilation SA today …

Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic
2 years, 10 months ago

Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic

ABC  

Three people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia and another 3,924 new cases have been recorded. Key points: Almost a quarter of South Australia's population has now had COVID-19 The number of hospitalisations has fallen Close contacts do not have to isolate from tomorrow Those who died were a woman in her 80s, a man in his 50s and …

Four COVID-linked deaths in South Australia as active cases fall to the lowest level in a month
2 years, 11 months ago

Four COVID-linked deaths in South Australia as active cases fall to the lowest level in a month

ABC  

Four people with COVID-19 have died in South Australia — two women in their 90s, a man in his 70s and a man in his 80s. Key points: There are 240 people in hospital with the virus The 25,246 known active cases is the lowest number since March 20 Opposition Leader David Speirs revealed he had tested positive SA Health …

South Australia records 4,856 new COVID-19 cases amid jump in testing
2 years, 11 months ago

South Australia records 4,856 new COVID-19 cases amid jump in testing

ABC  

There have been another three COVID-linked deaths in South Australia, which on Wednesday reported 4,856 new cases of the virus — about 1,400 more than Tuesday. Key points: There are 247 people in hospital with the virus The latest three people to die were women aged in their 50s, 80s and 90s The number of current active cases is 26,486 …

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded
2 years, 11 months ago

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded

ABC  

The number of South Australians currently suffering from COVID-19 has dropped by almost 1,500 from yesterday, as hospitalisations fall to 220. Key points: South Australia recorded 4,986 new infections on Wednesday Hospitalisations have fallen by 12 from yesterday The Premier said the ramping crisis was "far from over" Two people — a woman in her 80s and man in his …

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