Bundaberg records highest number of new Covid cases yet

One person is in intensive care as 15 other Covid-positive patients receive treatment at Bundaberg Hospital, and the region records the highest yet number of new cases overnight.

Bundaberg has recorded 88 new Covid-19 cases as of 2pm Tuesday, marking the region's highest number of cases in a single day to-date.

The number surpasses Monday’s new overnight cases of 63.

There are now 16 people with Covid being treated in Bundaberg Hospital, one of which is in intensive care.

The Bundaberg Fever Clinic tested 246 people for Covid-19 on Monday, January 17, 2022, and has tested a total of 1890 people this week.

A statement from the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service shed light on the worsening Covid situation, where the total count for positive cases across Bundaberg is now sitting at 1044.

“Due to the shift to Rapid Antigen Testing and untested symptomatic people, our public health team advises there will be many other cases throughout our region,” a spokesman said.

“It is vital to reduce your risk when out in the community by wearing your mask, maintaining social distancing, performing regular hand hygiene, monitoring for symptoms and getting tested if you develop any symptoms.”