ACT records 15 new coronavirus cases in big drop from previous day

The ACT has announced 15 new COVID-19 cases, less than half the record number reported the previous day.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Source: AAP

The ACT has recorded 15 new COVID-19 cases, less than half the record amount of 32 reported for the previous 24 hours.

Thirteen of the infections announced on Sunday were linked to previously known cases.

Six were in quarantine during their entire infectious period, seven spent part of their infectious period in the community and two remain under investigation.

"In good news we have seen a reduction in the number of people requiring urgent medical care," ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr told reporters.

Nine people are in hospital and one person remains in intensive care.

Mr Barr again urged people to get tested.

"It is critical if you have any symptoms that you come forward for testing immediately," he said.

"Every day you wait an see if it might just be a cold and you delay getting tested, that is a risk to you, your family and the broader community."


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Published 5 September 2021 12:15pm
Updated 5 September 2021 12:21pm
Source: AAP, SBS



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