Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running
ABCWestern 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 coming weeks There were 15,565 new cases reported in Western Australia today, the third consecutive day there has been more than 15,000 new COVID-19 infections. Dr Andy Robertson told ABC Radio Perth the state could expect to see COVID-19 numbers rise in the coming week. Public school brings back restrictions The current COVID-19 outbreak is placing a strain on all sectors, with at least one public school in Perth's western suburbs bringing back restrictions in an effort to stem the number of staff out of the classroom with the virus.