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Australia has recorded its deadliest day for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. But the good news is that South Australia seems to have reached its peak and other states may not be far behind. Dr Kerry Chant, Chief Health Officer in New South Wales had predicted a sharp rise in deaths was likely and is urging people to get booster shots.


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Australia has recorded its deadliest day for COVID-19 since the pandemic began. But the good news is that South Australia seems to have reached its peak and other states may not be far behind. Dr Kerry Chant, Chief Health Officer in New South Wales had predicted a sharp rise in deaths was likely and is urging people to get booster shots.



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