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ACT records nine new COVID-19 cases

The ACT has reported nine new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, but testing remains relatively low since the territory started easing restrictions.

Still, the ACT has highest vaccination rate in the country with 87.3 per cent of Canberrans aged 12 over fully vaccinated with two doses.

The territory now has 390 active cases out of the 1586 infections reported for this current outbreak.

There are 20 people in hospital, including 11 in intensive care and four requiring ventilation.

There were 982 negative test results received in the 24 hours to 9am on Sunday.

Two weeks ago, more than 3500 tests were being conducted on a Saturday.

ACT Health with provide full epidemiological update on the COVID-19 situation on Tuesday.

AAP

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