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The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of each Australian jurisdiction's latest COVID-19 statistics today — Friday, August 12.

You can get a more detailed, visual breakdown through the ABC's Charting the Spread story right here.

This will be updated throughout the day, so if you do not see your state or territory, check back later. 

You can jump to the COVID-19 information you want to read by clicking below.

Victoria

There have been another 14 COVID-19 deaths in Victoria.

There are 550 cases in hospital, with 30 of those in intensive care and eight requiring ventilation.

There were 5,180 new cases reported today. 

NSW

The state has recorded 35 more COVID-19 deaths. 

There are 2,194 cases in hospital, with 62 of those in intensive care. 

There were 9,528 new cases announced today.

Northern Territory

The Northern Territory has not recorded any new COVID-19 deaths. 

There are 36 cases in hospital, with one of those in intensive care. 

There were 175 new cases announced today.

Tasmania

Tasmania has reported one new COVID-19 death. 

There are 76 cases in hospital, with four of those in intensive care. 

There were 509 new cases announced today.

ACT

The ACT has reported one new COVID-19 death. 

There are 135 cases in hospital, with four of those in intensive care and two people being on ventilation.

There were 474 new cases announced today.

Queensland

Queensland has reported 18 new COVID-19 deaths. 

There are 543 cases in hospital, with 18 of those in intensive care.

There were 3,303 new cases announced today.

COVID-19 cases peak in Victoria.
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