COVID-19 update: New South Wales reports rise in infections from new variants

This is your update on COVID-19 in Australia for 3 June.

People wearing face masks walk in the Melbourne CBD, Thursday, July 15, 2021. Victoria has reported two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, on top of the 10 reported in Thursday's official figures. (AAP Image/Luis Ascui) NO ARCHIVING

People wearing face masks walk in the Melbourne CBD Source: AAP Image/Luis Ascui

On Friday, Australia reported at least 44 COVID-19 deaths, including 22 in Victoria, 11 in New South Wales (NSW) and six in Queensland. In addition, Western Australia reported six historical deaths.

NSW Health said Omicron's BA.2 sub-lineage was responsible for most new cases in the state.

However, the proportion of specimens identified as BA.4 and BA.5 has increased in recent weeks, with BA.5 increasing more than BA.4.

NSW also reported its third case of monkeypox in a returned traveller from Europe. 

Check the latest COVID-19 trends for new cases, hospitalisations and deaths in Australia here.
Tasmania will provide free flu vaccination to its residents for four weeks starting 6 June. 

Residents in NSW, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland can get free flu vaccine shots at GPs and pharmacies.  

The Australian government has warned about COVID-related scams. 

Scamwatch notified more than 6,415 scam reports mentioning coronavirus and nearly $1 million in reported losses since the pandemic began. Common scams include phishing for personal information and online shopping.

Residents can approach Scamwatch for complaints and help.




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