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Andrew Brown

Canberra records 28 new coronavirus cases

The national capital has recorded 28 new cases of COVID-19 in its most recent reporting period.

Of the new cases, 22 have been linked to known infections, with 14 of those being household contacts.

Nine cases were in quarantine for their entire infectious period, with 16 also being assessed as presenting a risk to others in the community.

The number of people in hospital with the virus has increased to 19, which includes eight in intensive care, six of them on ventilators.

ACT health authorities have said the number of COVID-19 cases associated with the outbreak has risen to 1262, with 806 of those having recovered.

The latest figures come as the ACT looks forward to ending its lockdown on Friday.

Chief Minister Andrew Barr will announce later on Tuesday further changes to restrictions-easing in Canberra's COVID-19 roadmap.

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said residents in border communities will be allowed to travel into Canberra for essential reasons for work without having to carry out stay-at-home orders in NSW.

NSW restrictions eased on Monday following the lifting of the state's lockdown.

"That is going to be a relief for those who live in the surrounding regions who work in the ACT or come for medical care," she told ABC radio.

"We are looking forward to seeing how the NSW rules change as we come out of lockdown on Friday, as this is an uncertain time for those who travel between the ACT and NSW."

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