- A new case of Omicron infection in NSW is suspected to be the first community transmission of the variant in Australia.
- Northern Territory has recorded its first COVID death. NT was the only Australian jurisdiction to not have a COVID-related death until now.
- Federal health minister has announced that the national reopening plan remains unchanged.
- African-Australian community leaders have criticised the government’s decision to impose travel bans on nine African countries after the emergence of the Omicron variant.
- Western Australia has banned travellers arriving from South Australia, after elevating the other state's coronavirus risk rating from "low" to "medium.
- National vaccine expert group, ATAGI, has said that there is no change in the timeline of administrating booster dose.
- Federal government has announced an additional $540 million funding for COVID protection measures.
- Tasmania changes its from 15 December.
COVID-19 STATS:
Victoria recorded 1,188 locally acquired cases and 11 deaths.
NSW recorded 337 new community cases.
The ACT recorded four cases, NT two.
Quarantine and restrictions state by state:
Travel
Financial help
There are changes to the COVID-19 Disaster Payment once states reach 70 and 80 per cent fully vaccinated:
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