Australia’s new cases hit record high for 3rd day
Melbourne:19.12.2021
Australia reported record high new Covid-19 cases on Saturday for a third day, with outbreaks growing in the two most populous states, however PM Scott Morrison continued to downplay the risks as the country eases curbs.
New South Wales state reported 2,482 new cases, Victoria reported 1,504 new cases and Queensland reported 31 new cases on Saturday, together topping Austalia’s previous high of 3,820 cases a day earlier.
Morrison reiterated on Saturday the focus should be on hospitalisations and cases in ICUs and on ventilators rather than actual case numbers as the country learns to live with the virus. So far, he said the rising case numbers in New South Wales were not translating into pressure on hospitals, with only 26 people in intensive care. “I wouldn’t agree that Australians are complacent about it. We take this incredibly seriously. It’s best addressed with a calm head and a clear plan,” he said.
He said Australia was not in the same situation as the UL, Europe or North America, where cases are soaring. REUTERS
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