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Case numbers in Victoria have spiked and plateaued, hospitalisations are at record levels, ICU admissions are rising and death rates have increased.

Case numbers in Victoria have spiked and plateaued, hospitalisations are at record levels, ICU admissions are rising and death rates have increased.

Case numbers in Victoria have spiked and plateaued, hospitalisations are at record levels, ICU admissions are rising and death rates have increased.

Weve now had more than 2.25million cases - 2million of them just since Christmas - and more than 3200 deaths, including more than 1000 also just since Christmas.

A public health specialist says he is alarmed by the pace of the booster rollout and that third doses are critical for reducing transmission.

The Victorian government is discussing new measures to slow the spread of cases and protect the hospital system from stress.

The Victorian government is discussing new measures to slow the spread of cases and protect the hospital system from stress.

The Victorian government is discussing new measures to slow the spread of cases and protect the hospital system from stress.

The number of COVID-19 patients in NSW hospitals has more than doubled since Christmas as medical professionals warn of a widespread staffing crisis.

The number of COVID-19 patients in NSW hospitals has more than doubled since Christmas as medical professionals warn of a widespread staffing crisis.