WA Health is reporting a total of 2,847 new cases to 8pm last night. There are currently 14,458 active cases in Western Australia.
To 8pm last night, there were 48 people with COVID-19 in hospital, none of whom were in ICU.
Total case breakdown
Region Active (new to 8pm last night)
Metropolitan 13,184 (2,426)
Goldfields 132 (23)
Great Southern 30 (6)
Kimberley 9 (2)
Mid West 44 (8)
Pilbara 135 (33)
South West 264 (59)
Wheatbelt 107 (29)
Notes:
- This data is based on the residential postcode of each case. The case may have an isolation address in another region.
- The remainder of daily cases reported (261) are yet to have a region assigned. Data will continue to be reconfigured as this information is verified.
Of the 2,847 cases, 1,317 were confirmed via PCR test, the remaining 1,530 were self-reported positive rapid antigen tests.
A total of 11,632 PCR tests were conducted at either state-run or private pathology clinics yesterday.
WA has recorded 26,329 cases since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Anyone experiencing symptoms should get tested immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result. Visit the HealthyWA website for a full list of testing clinics and opening hours (external site).
COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccination information is available on the WA COVID-19 dashboard (external site).*
To spread the demand across clinic operating hours and to avoid excessive wait times, people are encouraged to make a booking via Vaccinate WA.
