The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories - TA NEA

Source: ABCnews

Here’s a quick wrap of each Australian jurisdiction’s latest COVID-19 statistics today — Friday, May 20.

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Victoria

There have been another 23 COVID-19 deaths in Victoria.

There are 514 cases in hospital, with 35 of those in intensive care and eight requiring ventilation.

There were 12,556 new cases reported today.

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P #COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/15CmNPRIIw
— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) May 19, 2022

NSW

The state has recorded 10 more COVID-19 deaths.

There are 1,226 cases in hospital, 41 of those in intensive care.

There were 10,084 new cases announced today.

COVID-19 update – Friday 20 May 2022

In the 24-hour reporting period to 4pm yesterday:

– 96.3% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
– 94.9% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine pic.twitter.com/Ly3QjnhNUh
— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) May 19, 2022

ACT

The ACT has recorded 963 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Thursday.

No new deaths have been reported.

There are a record 84 people in hospital with the virus in Canberra. Four of those patients are in intensive care, with two people requiring ventilation.

ACT COVID-19 Update – 20 May 2022

? COVID-19 vaccinations
◾ Aged 5-11 years (1 dose): 80.6%
◾ Aged 5-11 years (2 doses): 67.4%
◾ Aged 5+ years (2 doses): 97.2%
◾ Aged 16+ years (3 doses): 76.2% pic.twitter.com/DWlwKK0fFw
— ACT Health (@ACTHealth) May 20, 2022

Tasmania

Tasmania has recorded 967 new COVID-19 cases.

There is one person in intensive care and 44 people in hospital with the virus, with 26 people being treated specifically for COVID-19 symptoms.

There have been no new deaths.