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Queensland's COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations jump as state lags in vaccinations

Queensland's COVID-19 hospitalisations have jumped by more than 20 per cent in the past week, with another 15 deaths recorded.

More than 10,100 positive COVID tests have been logged in the state during the seven days to Wednesday, up more than 73 per cent from the previous week.

Of the 245 people in Queensland hospitals on Wednesday with COVID-19, five were in intensive care — four down on last week.

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