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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Soofia Tariq

ACT records fewer than 600 new COVID cases after change in definition

The ACT has recorded a significant decrease in active COVID cases, after the infectious period was shortened by two days, on the last day the government will release daily data.

On Friday, ACT Health reported 137 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 42 fewer than what was recorded on Thursday.

Of the 137 new cases, 55 were detected through PCR testing and 82 were found through rapid antigen tests.

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