NSW has recorded an extraordinary 35,054 new COVID-19 infections alongside eight deaths:
By comparison, Victoria has recorded 17,636 new COVID infections and 11 deaths:
The next chart plots cases since the beginning of the Delta wave last winter. You can clearly see the extraordinary breakout in Omicron cases across both jurisdictions:
Active cases have also soared:
Hospitalisations are soaring, especially across NSW:
Deaths are also beginning to creep higher:
Given the difficulties in getting tested, the true number of cases is likely far higher.
COVID is now becoming endemic.
Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.
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