ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction
3 years, 2 months ago

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction

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The ACT has recorded nine new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, as the territory became Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction. Key points: Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT More than 70 per cent of the total Canberra population is now fully vaccinated More than 70 per cent of the total Canberra population is now fully vaccinated Frontline responders say the ACT is "well prepared" for a surge in COVID-19 cases There are 20 people in hospital with the virus, with 11 in intensive care and four requiring ventilation. Dr Ian Marr says the ACT's high vaccination rate means the capital is well placed to deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases. Commonwealth urged to help clear hospital patient backlog As Canberra's hospitals prepare to deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases, the ACT government says the Commonwealth could do more to ease pressure on the health system by helping to free up beds taken up by patients who don't need to be in hospital.

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