- NSW records highest number of cases in 10 weeks. The state is set for further easing of COVID restrictions from tomorrow, 15 December.
- The Newcastle nightclub cluster has now grown to 150. At least one of the infections is detected to be that of Omicron Variant. NSW’s New Hunter region had reported 28 cases yesterday, which have today jumped to 225.
- Prime minister Scott Morrison announces an mRNA vaccine production facility to be built in Victoria.
- Mr. Morrison has confirmed that international borders will reopen on 15 December.
- Tasmania is set to reopen its borders tomorrow, 15 December.
- Western Australia will open state borders from 5 February 2022.
- Britain records first publicly confirmed death due to Omicron variant.
COVID-19 STATS:
Victoria recorded 1,189 locally acquired cases and six deaths.
NSW recorded 804 new community cases and one death.
The ACT recorded four cases.
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