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WA surgery freeze as COVID-19 surge looms

WA Premier Mark McGowan concedes it's likely there are still COVID-19 infections going undetected. (AAP)

Western Australia has recorded 65 new COVID-19 cases as hospitals pause some elective surgeries in anticipation of a steep rise in infections.

Just 13 of the cases announced on Tuesday were locally acquired, with the majority linked to an influx of interstate arrivals over the weekend.

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