Canberra records 22 new local Covid-19 cases, total outbreak reaches 804

The ACT has reached an unwanted milestone as the national capital continues its battle with the Delta variant.

Canberra’s total outbreak has reached 804 Covid-19 cases as the national capital recorded 22 new infections overnight.

Of the 22 new cases, seven were in isolation for their entire infectious period, and at least seven were contagious out in the community.

Twelve of the transmissions have been linked to existing cases, but ten remain under investigation.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr confirmed ten Canberrans were now in hospital with Covid-19, including three people in intensive care on ventilators.

Mr Barr said the ACT and Commonwealth governments were finalising the details on an extended financial support package for Canberra businesses amid the territory’s protracted lockdown.

The AIS vaccination hub in Bruce has helped Canberra maintain the highest double-dose vaccination rates in the country. Picture: Newswire/Gary Ramage

“I'm pleased to say (federal) Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and I have reached a principle agreement,’ he said.

“We will continue to finalise the fine details today with a joint announcement expected tomorrow.”

Canberra’s lockdown is currently set to end on October 15 when the territory will transition to “medium level” public health restrictions.

Originally published as Canberra records 22 new local Covid-19 cases, total outbreak reaches 804