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National virus numbers on downward trend

By AAP Newswire

Apr 12, 2022

A health worker carries out a COVID-19 PCR test in Melbourne. — The number of Australia's new COVID-19 infections dropped for a fourth consecutive day on Monday. -AAP Image

Daily COVID-19 virus case numbers in Australia appear to be on a downward trend, although NSW is still racking up counts above 10,000.

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The total number of new infections dropped for a fourth consecutive day on Monday, with 41,806 new infections and five deaths recorded across the nation.

Meanwhile, Australians stuck in virus isolation on election day as a confirmed case or close contact will still be able to cast their vote.

For the first federal election of the COVID-19 era, the Australian Electoral Commission is working on a nation-first telephone voting system for those subject to isolation orders on the day of the May 21 poll.

Voters who miss pre-polling and postal vote options will have to make a declaration they are subject to a health order to access the emergency measure.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases and most close contacts are currently required to spend seven days in isolation across the country.

LATEST 24-HOUR COVID-19 DATA FROM ACROSS AUSTRALIA:

NSW: 15,334 cases, 11 deaths, 1584, in hospital, 70 in ICU

Victoria:Â 10,293 cases, 12 deaths, 376 in hospital, 19 in ICU.