NSW records 10,463 new cases of Covid-19, 27 deaths

NSW has recorded a spike in Covid-19 infections with 10,463 new cases and 27 deaths on Wednesday.

NSW recorded 10,463 new cases of Covid-19 and 27 deaths on Wednesday as the state inches closer to relaxing restrictions.

The update from NSW Health is a spike in infections after the state recorded 8201 cases on Tuesday and 6184 on Monday.

However, hospitalisations are continuing to fall with 1478 patients now in hospital, with 92 in ICU.

On Tuesday there were 1583 people in hospital, 96 of which were in ICU.

Of Wednesday’s 10,463 tests, 6395 were from rapid antigen tests and 4068 were the result of PCR.

NSW recorded 10,463 new cases of Covid-19 and 27 deaths on Wednesday as the state inches closer to relaxing restrictions. Picture John Grainger

Across the state, 94.2 per cent of people aged over 16 have had two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, and 49.1 per cent are triple vaccinated.

Meanwhile, 83.5 per cent of children aged 12 to 15 have had one dose of a vaccine and 78.9 per cent are fully vaccinated.

Of children aged five to 11, 45.8 per cent have received a Covid-19 jab.

The current Covid-19 restrictions across the state are set to end on February 28, including mandatory QR check-in requirements for pubs, clubs and bars.

The rules also include indoor mask mandates, density limits and a ban on singing and dancing.

Check-in rules at venues such as supermarkets, offices and retail shops are also due to expire come February 28.

Originally published as NSW records 10,463 new cases of Covid-19, 27 deaths