The latest figures from the Federal Health Office shows infections continue to rise.
In the last week, there as a rise of 75% to now 13,304 confirmed Covid cases in the country – and 11 deaths.
Hospitalizations are up 19% over the last week – with those in their fifties being the most affected group.
The contagious Delta variant makes up 97% of all new cases.
Half the population is now vaccinated and around 130,000 people are getting a jab every week.
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