The Omicron surge has peaked says Australia’s health minister | 7NEWS

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The Omicron surge has peaked – That’s the bold claim from Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt after a significant fall in hospital admissions.

In New South Wales, cases are stabilising just above 15,000 infections today. The NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant says that the rate of infection has slowed down.

This, as Australia’s vaccine arsenal received a boost. Novavax has been given the final tick of approval becoming the country’s fourth vaccine.

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