COVID-19 update 25 August 2022

WA Health is reporting a total of 1,366 new cases to 6pm last night. There are currently 8,637 active cases in Western Australia.

Latest figures from overnight show, there were 225 people with COVID-19 in hospital, 6 in ICU.

Total case breakdown:

Region                        Active           (new to 6pm last night)
Metropolitan                 6,631             (1,043)
Goldfields                        135             (25)
Great Southern                268            (30)
Kimberley                        123             (19)
Midwest                           276             (59)
Pilbara                             186             (31)
South West                      686             (98)
Wheatbelt                         211             (34)

Notes:

1. This data is based on the residential postcode of each case. The case may have an isolation address in another region.
2. The remainder of daily cases reported (27) are yet to have a region assigned. Data will continue to be reconfigured as this information is verified.

A total of 3,894 PCR tests were conducted at either state-run or private pathology clinics yesterday.

WA has recorded 1,122,412 cases since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Anyone experiencing symptoms should get tested immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result. Visit the HealthyWA website for a full list of testing clinics and opening hours (external site).

COVID-19 vaccinations

Vaccination information is available on the WA COVID-19 dashboard (external site).*

People are encouraged to make a booking via Vaccinate WA.

Media contact: (08) 9222 4333

* This dashboard updates at approximately 2pm AWST on weekdays.