The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

As school holidays come to an end and people return to work, Australians are reminded to take precautions against another "substantial" wave of COVID-19. There are currently more than 26,000 active cases of COVID-19 across the country, according to the federal government's latest daily figures. Due to changes in testing and reporting requirements, Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly says these figures are likely underestimates. "When you look at the official figures of cases, that reflects what's happening in the community and it's helpful for monitoring, but it's not the total story," he says. "There is definitely more cases in the community than are being officially reported."

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