Today we are reporting 6,498 community cases and 487 current hospitalisations. The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers today is 7,046.
We are sadly reporting the deaths of eight people with COVID-19. All these deaths occurred in the past two days. Reminder that COVID-19 and flu vaccine eligibility has been expanded A second COVID-19 booster is now available for those at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 – a minimum of 6 months after a first booster.
In addition, a second booster is available for all people aged 50 years and over and health, aged care and disability workers aged 30 years and over.
View the full eligibility criteria for second boosters. Free flu shots are now available to all children aged between 3 and 12, as well as anyone with serious mental health and addiction needs.