NSW has reported 246 new local COVID-19 cases on Monday, the highest number recorded in a state in one day over the past 12 months period.
Of the 246 new local cases, 121 are linked to known cases and outbreaks and the source of the other 125 cases are under investigation.
There are currently 92 people in hospital in Victoria, 26 ICU, 14 on a ventilator.
On vaccines, Victoria recorded its busiest Sunday in state vaccination clinics so far, with 26,955 doses administered.
The priority booking for year 11 and 12 students doing year 12 exams starts today. Victoria's active cases is now at 1,619 with more than 42,000 residents stepping forward to get tested. The uptake in vaccines means residents can see eased restrictions sooner than expected as the state is on track towards its 70% first dose vaccination goal. Premier Daniel Andrews said last week parts of regional Victoria could emerge from lockdown this week except in Shepparton where case numbers remains high. But University of Melbourne’s Professor Tony Blakely told ABC News Breakfast that the state will need to expect more cases as restrictions begin to ease. “Here in Victoria, we’re probably heading towards 2000 or so,” he said.
