The rate of increase of COVID in the North West has dramatically slowed down in the past 24 hours.
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As at 7pm on January 12, there were 335 positive cases of COVID-19 in the North West with only two new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
It followed an increase of 42 cases in the previous reporting period.
Meanwhile across Queensland six people died from COVID-19 and 14,914 new virus cases were recorded after 33,849 tests in the 24 hours to 6.30am on Thursday.
North West Hospital and Health Service has aligned COVID-19 daily reporting with the Queensland Health's COVID-19 statistics webpage, https://bit.ly/covid-19-statistics-qldhealth
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These figures are updated daily and reflect the latest numbers as at 7pm on the previous day and include a location breakdown of cases.
Given widespread transmission of COVID-19, community members are strongly urged to
consider any movement through Queensland as a risk for infection. This is particularly the
case in vulnerable communities. Ensure social distancing is maintained, perform regular
hand hygiene, wear masks when required and monitor for symptoms.
Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
