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COVID-19 cases decrease in Victoria and New South Wales

Both Victoria and New South Wales have recorded a drop in coronavirus cases, as vaccine rates continue to climb.

Five people have died of coronavirus in Victoria in the past 24 hours, as the state recorded 1252 new COVID-19 cases.

The cases mark an decrease from yesterday’s case load of 1362 new virus cases and seven deaths.

There are 308 COVID-19 patients in hospital, 46 of those are in ICU, and 90 per cent of people aged 16 and over are now double vaccinated.

NSW recorded 235 new cases, a slight drop from the 261 recorded yesterday.

There are 174 COVID-19 patients in hospital, 26 of those are in ICU.

The vaccination rate continues to climb with 92.3 per cent of residents now fully vaccinated against the virus.

The ACT has recorded seven new cases, with six virus patients in hospital. Five of those are in ICU and four are on a ventilator.

The territory continues to lead the way for vaccinations. To date, 97.6 per cent of residents aged 12 and over are fully vaccinated.

Source: 9news.com.au