Covid Australia: Cases plunge nationwide as Victoria records 905 and NSW dips ...

Covid Australia: Cases plunge nationwide as Victoria records 905 and NSW dips ...
Covid Australia: Cases plunge nationwide as Victoria records 905 and NSW dips ...

Covid cases across Australia have plunged as vaccination rates continue to rise, with Victoria recording its fewest infections since September. 

Victoria's caseload has eased with 905 new local infections recorded on Sunday - more than 300 fewer than reported on Saturday.  

Numbers have also continued to fall in NSW, with 195 people testing positive in the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday -  55 fewer than the day before.

One NSW resident died the latest reporting period, while there were four more-virus related deaths in Victoria. 

The NSW fatality comes after the state reported no new coronavirus deaths on Saturday for the first time in almost three months.

Some 224 people remain in NSW hospitals, four fewer than the day before, with 32 in intensive care. 

Meanwhile, Victoria continues to manage more than 17,300 active cases, with 394  patients in hospital, 75 of them in intensive care and 46 requiring ventilation.  

Victoria has recorded 905 new local Covid cases and four more deaths as infection numbers continue to fall. Pictured:  Shoppers are seen promenading in Moonee Ponds in October

Victoria has recorded 905 new local Covid cases and four more deaths as infection numbers continue to fall. Pictured:  Shoppers are seen promenading in Moonee Ponds in October 

The rapid decline in case numbers comes as vaccination rates climb across the nation, with both states charging past major jab targets. 

Victoria is now 87 per cent double vaccinated for everyone aged 12 and over, while 91 per cent of NSW residents over 16 are fully-vaccinated.

The northern state is now charging towards the 95 per cent milestone, with 94.2 per cent of adults having had their first jab. 

In the 12-15 age group, more than 80 per cent have had their first dose and 72.4 per cent both. 

Now critical milestones have been hit, health authorities are urging those who are eligible to get a booster shot to maintain community protection.

NSW Health's Dr Jeremy McAnulty says now the state has passed the 90 per cent double-dose vaccination milestone, it is important for anyone aged 18 and over who has been vaccinated

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