NSW has recorded 2566 new COVID-19 cases, again breaking the record for the most daily infections reported by any Australian state or territory since the pandemic began.

The tally is up 84 from the previous day’s total.

There were no further virus-related deaths in the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday. 

Some 227 people are in hospital with the virus, up from 206 the previous day.

The state’s intensive care units are treating 28 patients, two more than the day before.

A strong surge in testing numbers continues, with 148,937 tests processed in the latest 24-hour period.

Some 93.4 per cent of people aged 16 and over in NSW are now fully vaccinated, while 78.1 per cent of those aged 12-15 are double dosed.

Meanwhile, Victoria reported 1,240 new coronavirus infections and four deaths.

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