As at 8pm, Monday, April 6, an additional 49 cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed, since 8pm April 5, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in NSW to 2,686.
This includes 37 cases in Intensive Care Units, and 24 of these require ventilators.
A further 2,108 people were tested for COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Monday, April 6.
Sadly, NSW Health confirmed the death of 3 people from COVID-19, bringing the state’s total deaths of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 21.
In line with national COVID-19 control guidelines, NSW Health has increased testing in areas which may be at elevated risk of community transmission.
By finding cases early and identifying appropriate isolation and quarantining of close contacts, it can help prevent onward transmission in the community.
Everyone can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practising social distancing, thorough hand washing, cough etiquette and staying home if they’re unwell. Learn how to protect yourself and others.
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The number of new diagnosed COVID-19 cases has again dropped.
