The death toll for the current New South Wales outbreak is now 126. Image: GettyNew South Wales has reported 1485 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19 and three deaths as authorities battle to contain the spread of the virulent delta strain through the locked-down state. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said 40 percent of the state's population was now fully vaccinated. There are 1030 Covid-19 patients in NSW in hospital, with 175 in intensive care and 72 who require ventilation. A smaller number (6.6 percent) of staff said they did not intend to be vaccinated while 9.5 percent were undecided.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 04, 2021 10:18 UTC