- Australia has now passed its 90 per cent double vaccination target.
- NSW records a further 63 Omicron cases as the state’s daily infection number reaches an all-time high.
- Prime Minister Scott Morrison congratulated the country on 90 per cent vaccination and said we cannot go back to lockdowns.
- NSW restricts visitors to healthcare facilities due to high transmission rates.
- An aged care facility in suburban Brisbane is put in lockdown after a COVID-positive person visited the facility.
- Queensland implements mask mandates in retail settings, on public transport and taxi and ridesharing settings from 18 December, however no lockdowns in state plans.
- From 28 December, no limits will apply to home gatherings and vertical consumption in South Australia. The international quarantine timeframe will also be reduced to 72 hours.
COVID-19 STATS:
Victoria recorded 1,510 locally acquired cases and seven deaths.
NSW recorded 2,213 new community cases and one death.
South Australia recorded 64 new cases.
Queensland recorded 20 new cases, 5 of which are Omicron.
The ACT recorded 20 cases.
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