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Cases declined in all jurisdictions except ACT, where growth fell from ~16% to 5.5%. 8/8

Overall the picture in Australia remains very similar to that in NSW, with a 7 day growth rate of -4.4%. 7/8

NSW COVID summary for 23rd December Cases down 5% on last week (down from +1% for the prior week). 1/8

@JoyCannabis The NSW weekly respiratory surveillance report has some data. Too many patients with unknown status to do a meaningful breakdown at this point though. Was easier to compare the risk in the past when cases by vax status were reported, eg aap.com.au/factcheck/nsw-…

NSW COVID summary for 9th December Cases up ~6% on last week (down from ~20% the prior week). Looking like dipping into negative territory, so this is likely the peak for weekly cases. 1/9

Victorian daily data is showing growth now negative. Watching over the next few days to confirm the peak. 9/9

All jurisdictions except Qld saw falls in growth. 8/9

@dbRaevn @laurie_ms Qld Growth well off the peak. It's roughly where the national average was last week, so not trailing that much, I think.

@laurie_ms Their wave started later, so while other states are nearing the peak and thus have lower increases, QLD may only be at the inflection point where growth is highest.

Uh, WTF is happening in Queensland? 🦠

@snj_1970 @i_petersen Vaping replacing cigarettes. Not more toxic - that’s a pretty high bar - but not harmless either.

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