Here’s a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, August 4, 2023.

The states and territories are now reporting their COVID-19 statistics weekly, instead of through the daily updates that were provided from the early days of the pandemic.

This story will be updated throughout the day so check back later if the figures for your state or territory are not included.

Australian Capital Territory

We are currently awaiting the latest COVID-19 data from this state/territory’s government. 

Please check back at a later time for an update. 

New South Wales

The state has recorded 1,978 new COVID-19 cases, up from last week’s total of 1,949.

There are 725 cases in hospital with the virus, 17 of those in intensive care.

There were 20 new deaths recorded.

Source: NSW Health

Northern Territory

The state has recorded 89 new COVID-19 cases this fortnight.

There are two cases in hospital with the virus.

There have been 108 total deaths recorded since the start of the pandemic.

Source: NT Health

Queensland

Queensland’s new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a seven-day rolling average system, which differs from the other states and territories.

The state recorded 192 average daily cases as of August 1, down from an average of 209 the previous week.

There is a seven-day rolling average of zero deaths as of August 1, with 133 patients in hospital with the virus, and two people in intensive care.

Source: Department of Health and Aged Care

South Australia

The state has recorded 526 new COVID-19 cases, up from last week’s total of 481.

There is a seven-day rolling average of 48 patients in hospital with the virus, and five people in intensive care as of August 2.

There were zero deaths notified in the past week.

Source: SA Health

Tasmania

We are currently awaiting the latest COVID-19 data from this state/territory’s government. 

Please check back at a later time for an update. 

Victoria

We are currently awaiting the latest COVID-19 data from this state/territory’s government. 

Please check back at a later time for an update. 

Western Australia

We are currently awaiting the latest COVID-19 data from this state/territory’s government. 

Please check back at a later time for an update. 

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