Victoria records 1,069 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths as Omicron investigations continue

Victoria has recorded 1,069 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths as investigations continue into possible Omicron cases of the virus. Key points: The new cases were found from 67,312 test results processed on Saturday Genomic sequencing is still underway into seven suspected cases of the Omicron variant There are still three confirmed Omicron cases in the state There are now 11,393 active cases of coronavirus in Victoria. There have been 597 deaths recorded in the current outbreak. The two people who died yesterday were aged in their 70s and 80s. There are 310 people in hospital with the COVID-19 in Victoria, of whom 74 are in intensive care and 37 are on a ventilator. The health department said a further 41 people were in ICU but their infections were no longer considered active. Hospitalisation rates have remained stable in recent weeks , keeping pressure on the state’s health system. The vast majority of those receiving intensive care are unvaccinated. The new cases were detected from 67,312 test results received yesterday. There were 2,357 doses of vaccine administered at state-run sites yesterday, as well as more vaccinations at GP clinics and other venues. The health department said 94.2 per cent of Victorians aged 12 and older had at least one dose of vaccine, and 92… Read full this story

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