Victorian COVID cases to rise as more contagious Omicron strain arrives - Sydney Morning Herald

Coronavirus cases are projected to soar again in Victoria, fuelled by the lifting of restrictions and a new Omicron strain that is fast becoming the state’s dominant variant.

In Victoria, cases are already climbing. The state reported 7779 new infections on Thursday, an increase of 700 cases from the same time last week. There were eight more deaths and 188 cases in hospi… [+3878 chars]

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