QLD six dead; all vaccinated

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Queensland has recorded six deaths from COVID, while a surge in cases sees hospital admissions jump.

The state recorded 19,709 new cases in the latest reporting period, including 6,087 through rapid antigen tests.

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said there are 649 people being treated for COVID symptoms in hospitals, including 46 in intensive care.

Fourteen people are on ventilators.

Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said all of the six people who died had significant underlying health conditions.

One was aged in their 20s, one in their 70s, two in their 80s and two in their 90s.

"All of these people had in fact received a vaccine," Dr Gerrard said.

"It is a reminder that even the vaccinated can get severe disease, particularly if you have underlying medical issues."

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Originally posted by ddzx: ↑

Queensland has recorded six deaths from COVID, while a surge in cases sees hospital admissions jump.

The state recorded 19,709 new cases in the latest reporting period, including 6,087 through rapid antigen tests.

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said there are 649 people being treated for COVID symptoms in hospitals, including 46 in intensive care.

Fourteen people are on ventilators.

Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said all of the six people who died had significant underlying health conditions.

One was aged in their 20s, one in their 70s, two in their 80s and two in their 90s.

"All of these people had in fact received a vaccine," Dr Gerrard said.

"It is a reminder that even the vaccinated can get severe disease, particularly if you have underlying medical issues."

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From NSW Health site.

Sadly, NSW Health is today reporting the deaths of 17 people with COVID-19; 12 men and five women.One person was aged in their 60s, four people were aged in their 70s, nine people were aged in their 80s, and three people were in their 90s.Of the 17 people who died; 14 people were vaccinated against COVID-19, one person had received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and two people were not vaccinated. Older age is a significant risk factor for serious illness and death for COVID-19, particularly when combined with significant underlying health conditions.Seven people were from south-western Sydney, two people were from western Sydney, two people were from south eastern Sydney, one person was from northern Sydney, one person was from south Sydney, one person was from the Newcastle area, one person was from the Central Coast, one person was from the Wagga Wagga area and one person was from the Tweed Heads area.