The ACT has recorded 28 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm last night and two deaths overnight, taking the death toll to five for the current outbreak. As the deaths occurred overnight (after 8pm), they will be reported in tomorrow’s figures.

The two deaths were both women in their 80s; one was a resident of the Cavalry Haydon Aged Care facility who was receiving end of life care. She was double vaccinated.

The other woman was admitted to Canberra Hospital on Friday night where she received palliative care for COVID-19 and other health issues.

Of the 28 new COVID-19 cases overnight, 14 are linked to existing cases or ongoing clusters and the remaining 14 are under investigation.

Just eight were in quarantine for their entire infectious period with at least 16 spending some time in the community while infectious.

The new case numbers mean the ACT has recorded more than 1000 infections since its latest COVID-19 outbreak began on August 12.

There are 16 patients with the virus in Canberra hospitals, with five of those in intensive care and one on a ventilator.

The youngest patient is in their 20s and the oldest in their 80s.

Ten are unvaccinated, four are partially vaccinated with one dose, and the vaccination status of two is unknown.

While vaccine numbers are high in the ACT, health authorities have warned people not to become complacent.

Minor COVID-19 restrictions were pulled back in Canberra on Friday ahead of the ACT’s lockdown easing on October 15.

The new measures allow for up to two people to visit another household.

Health officials had previously warned against large social gatherings during the Labour Day long weekend, including to watch last night’s NRL grand final.

With AAP

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