Another elderly woman has died after contracting Covid-19 in Western Australia, as the state’s daily number of cases surpassed 7000.
WA Health reported a total of 7075 new infections overnight, taking the total number of active cases to 38,742.
“Sadly, one woman in her 80s who tested positive to Covid-19 has passed away on Sunday, but was reported to WA Health yesterday,” a statement read.
“Due to patient confidentiality, no further information will be released.”
There are now 180 people with Covid-19 in hospital, including six in intensive care.
WA was tipped to reach its Omicron peak last week, but numbers have remained below the 10,000 figure expected.
Chief health officer Andy Robertson now expects the peak to arrive in the next couple of weeks.
