Reference:
NSW Health. (2022). COVID-19 weekly surveillance in NSW epidemiological week 3, ending 22 January 2022. Retrieved from www.health.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus
Summary:
The report provides an overview of COVID-19 cases in New South Wales (NSW) for the week ending 22 January 2022, indicating a total of 186,929 cases, with 110,395 confirmed via PCR tests. Hospitalisations totalled 8,308, while ICU admissions were at 794. Deaths accounted for 192, with the majority occurring in older individuals. Vaccination data revealed that 58.7% of cases had received two doses, and 5.8% had three or more doses. The report highlights a decrease in PCR testing rates and an increase in positive Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), indicating a shift in testing dynamics. The Omicron variant has become the predominant strain, with notable case concentrations in younger demographics. Overall, the report underscores the ongoing impact of COVID-19 in NSW and the importance of vaccination in mitigating severe outcomes.