WA records another day with over 1000 local COVID-19 cases
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The Premier’s chief of staff is among 1027 people to test positive for COVID-19 overnight, resulting in Mark McGowan requiring ongoing rapid antigen tests.
Of the new cases, 1021 were locally acquired and 324 were self-reported.
Mr McGowan said his chief of staff, and the Minister for Water Dave Kelly, were among the cases.
“[My chief of staff] was at the office on Friday, but we were wearing masks,” he said.
“Even though today’s case numbers are what we were expecting, I understand it may shock some West Australians. Many may know someone who has caught the virus.
“It is a reminder to take the virus seriously as we manage it in the community.”
He said since the person in his office tested positive, he had taken two negative RAT tests.
Of the 13 people in hospital, none are in intensive care.
Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson announced on Sunday that every household would be eligible for five free rapid antigen tests.
“It’s now more important than ever to take a test when you’re feeling unwell or if you are a close contact,” she said.
“Our PCR testing clinics still have plenty of capacity but RAT tests are also an approved diagnostic tool.”
WA is the only state to provide the free RATs.
Households can collect them from the airport, or through the post after registering.
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