There were 21,030 positive test results (cases) notified to 8pm last night, 29 people died

26 January 2022

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Sydney - M E Times Int'l: Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 93.9 per cent have received two doses to Monday 24 January 2022.

Of people aged 12 to 15, 82.8 per cent have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 78.3 per cent have received two doses. Of people aged 5 to 11, 31 per cent have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

NSW Health encourages everyone who is eligible to receive a vaccination or their booster dose to book into a NSW Health vaccination clinic or another provider without delay through the COVID-19 vaccine clinic finder.

Sadly, NSW Health is reporting the deaths of 29 people with COVID-19; 17 men and 12 women.

Of the 29 people who died; two people were aged in their 50s, three people were aged in their 60s, two people were in their 70s, 16 people were in their 80s and six people were in their 90s. Older age is a significant risk factor for serious illness and death for COVID-19, particularly when combined with significant underlying health conditions. 

NSW Health expresses its sincere condolences to their loved ones. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,169.

There are currently 2,794 COVID-19 cases admitted to hospital, including 175 people in intensive care, 75 of whom require ventilation.

There were 21,030 positive test results (cases) notified to 8pm last night – including 8,112 positive rapid antigen tests (RATs) and 12,918 positive PCR tests.

There are COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit COVID-19 clinics or contact your GP.