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Victoria’s latest Covid wave has peaked and hospital numbers have stabilised, health officials say

Authorities remain concerned about the overrepresentation of older people in the state’s hospitals

The Guardian - AU

Victoria's COVID cases are likely hugely under-reported. Here's what that means for this wave

It's believed about half of people with COVID-19 haven't been officially recorded, leading to a worrying number of people in hospital. But there are signs the worst could be behind us. Here's what authorities have to say.

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Masks for 'years' in Victoria COVID fight

A recommendation for masks to be worn indoors could remain for years despite Victoria's latest COVID-19 wave peaking, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says.

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Aust edges toward COVID-19 death milestone

Australia is edging closer to another grim COVID-19 milestone as deaths continue to mount amid the country’s third Omicron wave.

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July marks a high point for Australian COVID-19 deaths, but signs of a plateau are emerging

There are signs that Victoria could be moving past the peak of its current COVID-19 wave as the nation nears the end of its deadliest month since the pandemic began.

ABC News

Vic's latest Omicron wave is peaking: CHO

Victoria's COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalisations should start to drop in coming weeks as the state's latest Omicron wave peaks.

AAP

Atagi considers fourth Covid vaccine doses as Omicron subvariants drive surge in cases

Some state premiers and chief health officers are calling on people to use masks in public indoor spaces

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Booster gives 65pc protection from death

An Australian study of COVID-19 vaccines has found people who have had a booster shot are far less likely to die or be hospitalised with the Omicron variant.

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Virus cases on the rise, 40 NSW deaths

Authorities have been notified of 40 COVID-19 related deaths in NSW, although 26 are likely to have occurred before the current reporting period.

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Warning as Omicron sub-variant cases surge

Victoria's chief health Officer is warning that a new Omicron sub-variant is on the rise in the state, following surges in other parts of the country.

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NSW and Victoria to scrap Covid isolation requirements for household and close contacts

Covid restrictions to ease further in both states from Friday, with Victoria confident it has reached peak of Omicron wave

The Guardian - AU

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations at 319 as 6,926 cases and 17 deaths reported

Victoria's Chief Health Officer says the decision to continue mandating masks for some primary school students is proportionate given the state's high caseload and low vaccination coverage among younger children.

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Scott Morrison speaks to Ukraine PM; 60 Covid deaths reported – as it happened

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Daniel Andrews and Brett Sutton yet to discuss Victorian mandate for third Covid vaccine dose

Chief health officer tells hearing 38.9% of Victorians aged over 18 have already had three vaccine doses

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No health advice on Aust Open crowd push

Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton said he was not asked his advice on the decision to increase crowd numbers at the Australian Open.

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Victorian COVID hospitalisations at 873 as state records eight further deaths and 10,053 new cases

Victoria records another 10,053 cases of COVID-19, a number which is expected to rise as schools return. But Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says he believes the state has reached its peak of hospitalisations.

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CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened

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Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations at 1,096 as 20 more deaths reported

Brett Sutton says Victoria is not yet at the peak of COVID-19 hospitalisations, as he urges people against becoming complacent about the risk posed by the Omicron variant.

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