SYDNEY (AP) – New virus cases in Australia surged to record levels yesterday, increasing the strain on hospitals and testing centres across the country.
In New South Wales, Australia’s most-populous state, 23,131 new cases were reported, an increase on the record of 22,577 cases on New Year’s Day. There were 1,344 people in hospitals, up 140 on the previous day and 78 more than the record previously set in late September. The new cases were detected from 83,376 tests, a positivity rate of 28 per cent.
Victoria state reported 14,020 cases yesterday, eclipsing the record of 8,577 set on Monday. There were 516 people in hospitals, including 108 in intensive care.
More details on Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin
