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High as 25,000 per day, and that's by january. the case surge comes just as new south wales announced the lifting of many restrictions across the state. let's get more on the story. steven zhang has more for us. steven, this new south wales a new record, i think it's the second day. didn't restrictions ease not so long ago? this might be very worry for authorities there. >> reporter: that's right. they are worrisome when you look into the details. on friday they reported one death with 215 people remaining hospitalized, including 24 in intensive care. as you said, this is happening shortly a...