WA records two more COVID-19 deaths and 8,133 new cases as more free RATs sent to regions

Western Australia has reported two more deaths from COVID-19 and 8,133 new cases as it announced thousands more rapid antigen tests would be distributed to communities in regional and remote areas. Key points: There are still 209 COVID cases in WA hospitals and 45,306 active infections There are still 209 COVID cases in WA hospitals and 45,306 active infections The free RATs will be prioritised where PCR tests are not readily available The free RATs will be prioritised where PCR tests are not readily available Remote communities will be a focus, with 20 more RATs per household A man aged in his 70s and another man in his 80s with COVID passed away earlier this week, with their deaths reported to WA Health yesterday. The latest figures came as Premier Mark McGowan said more free rapid antigen tests would be made available at pop-up sites in regional town centres. "That will be available throughout state clinics, and primary health networks, GPs, pharmacies … from the beginning of April," Ms Sanderson said. Opposition calls to scrap G2G Questioned about the ongoing use of G2G passes for people crossing through WA's open border, Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said it was still a necessity for proving the vaccination status of travellers.