COVID-19 update: NSW passes the eight million vaccination mark, 39 per cent fully vaccinated in Victoria

This is your update on the Coronavirus in Australia for 11 September 2021.

People wearing face masks hold hands while walking through Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Saturday, September 11, 2021. Victoria has recorded 450 new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

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NSW Health urges regional residents to get tested
In Victoria, 39 per cent of the population fully vaccinated
ACT records 15 and Queensland five new community cases

New South Wales

NSW has recorded 1,599 new locally acquired cases, and eight deaths. There have been 170 COVID-19 related deaths since the start of this current outbreak.

Fragments of COVID-19 have been detected in sewage treatment plants in Byron Bay, Bangalow. Jindabyne, Harden, Moruya, Yass, Port Macquarie, Trangie and Young. This is of concern as no recent cases have been identified in these locations. Authorities are urging everyone to monitor for the onset of symptoms and get tested.

The state passed the eight million mark for vaccinations, with 44.5 per cent fully vaccinated residents.

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Victoria

Victoria has recorded 450 new locally acquired cases, with more than 70 per cent cases in northern suburbs.

From Sunday 12 September, pregnant women, 24 weeks and onwards, will be eligible for priority vaccine bookings through state-run clinics.

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Last 24 hours around Australia

The ACT is the first jurisdiction in Australia to vaccinate half of its population aged 16 and over.
More than 1,000 families are in quarantine as Brisbane records five locally acquired cases.
South Australia will make the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available to all residents aged over 12 years, including those above 60, from 13 September.

Source: SBS

Quarantine, travel, testing clinics and pandemic disaster payment

Quarantine and testing requirements are managed and enforced by state and territory governments:

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TAS

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If you want to travel overseas, you may be able to apply online for an exemption.

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