NSW Covid updates: Man in 20s dead, 233 new cases

NSW has recorded 233 new cases of Covid today, as an inmate tests positive in jail.  Read our Wednesday blog.

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An unvaccinated man aged in his 20s from Sydney's southwest and a woman in her 80s from the inner west have died from Covid. 

Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the tragic deaths this morning - NSW's 16th and 17th since the Delta outbreak began in Bondi. 

The state's chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant said the man died at home while isolating.

"He was being cared for by south-western Sydney Local Health District during his isolation period and he'd reached the day 13. He was being followed up daily by nursing staff and suddenly deteriorated," Dr Chant said.

NSW recorded 233 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.

Of these locally acquired cases, 103 are linked to a known case or cluster – 79 are household contacts and 24 are close contacts – pic.twitter.com/d4oohYnpWk

— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) August 4, 2021

"He was being checked daily and he did complain of feeling a little fatigued but the deterioration happened suddenly, is my understanding".

"We are aware that with Covid you can get sudden deaths."

Dr Chant said the man had been at home with another person who also had the virus. "You can imagine the trauma for that other person who has now been hospitalised."

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

The state reported 233 new Covid cases on Wednesday with at least 47 of those infectious in the community.

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Originally published as NSW Covid updates: Man in 20s dead, 233 new cases

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