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

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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 deaths. Here's what the ACT reported on Monday: 887 new cases 171 patients in hospital, five of whom are in ICU, with three requiring ventilation No further deaths. New South Wales records more than 9,000 new COVID-19 cases 9,761 new cases 2,169 patients in hospital, with 64 in ICU, with 13 requiring ventilation Five further deaths. Northern Territory records more than 400 new COVID-19 cases Here's what the Northern Territory reported on Monday: 469 new cases 43 patients in hospital, with one in intensive care No further deaths.

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