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COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

Luke CostinAAP
More than 98,000 people were tested in NSW in the last 24 hours, as the state's outbreak escalates.
Camera IconMore than 98,000 people were tested in NSW in the last 24 hours, as the state's outbreak escalates. Credit: AAP

GREATER SYDNEY'S COVID-19 OUTBREAK:

* New locally acquired cases: 145 (up 4 on prior 24-hour period)

* Infectious while in the community (partly or fully): At least 76 (+14)

* In hotel quarantine: 6 (+6)

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* Total for outbreak (since June 16): 2226

* Total in NSW for entire COVID-19 pandemic: 7753

* In hospital: 156 (+15)

* In intensive care: 44 (+1)

* Ventilated: 18 (0)

* Deaths in current outbreak: 8 (+2)

* Deaths in NSW for entire pandemic: 64

* Tests conducted (over 24-hour reporting period): 98,158 (+4075)

* Vaccinations (in NSW on Saturday): 40,700

* NSW's vaccination status: 29 per cent have had one dose, 12.6 per cent are fully vaccinated

* Borders: Greater Sydney residents are not permitted to visit regional NSW unless for essential activity, and cannot freely enter any other Australian state or territory. Travel restrictions for residents of regional NSW vary depending on state.

Restrictions and hotspots: www.health.nsw.gov.au

Workplace support: https://business.gov.au

Financial support: Services Australia and Service NSW

Mental health support: Lifeline 13 11 14, beyondblue 1300 22 4636, Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25)

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