NSW records 7437 cases, 14 deaths

Hospitalisations and ICU admissions are also easing since the staggering Omicron peak in mid January.

Another 14 people have died with Covid-19, while 2099 patients were in hospital with the virus and 137 in ICU, down from 2321 and 147 respectively on Sunday.

Monday’s update from NSW Health is another drop from Sunday’s 7893 new infections, the lowest daily total since December 28.

The state recorded 8389 infections on Saturday and 10,698 new cases on Friday.

Monday’s numbers included 3917 positive results from rapid antigen tests and 3520 from PCR tests.

Each household with a child enrolled in school in 2021 are now eligible to apply for the five $50 vouchers through the Service NSW app as a “thank you” for their efforts in homeschooling during the Covid-19 lockdown.

The vouchers have been brought forward a month and can be spent on accommodation, entertainment and recreational activities, such as the cinema or zoo, until October.

Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello is encouraging parents to make the most of the vouchers.

“We’re encouraging parents and all adults in NSW to take advantage of these various vouchers because they are so good in helping to stimulate the economy,” he said.

“And ultimately helping in particular small businesses that have done it so really hard over the last few years.”

Up to one million families will benefit from the vouchers and can be used seven days a week, including public holidays.

In addition, travel vouchers in the Stay NSW scheme will be available from February 21 allowing all residents over 18 to apply for one $50 voucher to use at registered accommodation across the state.

Originally published as NSW records 7437 new Covid-19 cases, 14 deaths