“Sadly, WA Health has confirmed one person who tested positive for Covid-19 – a female in her 40s with other underlying health conditions – has passed away,” Premier Mark McGowan announced via social media on Monday.WA recorded 2365 new cases overnight, with 36 people now in hospital — and increase of 10 from the previous day — but none are in intensive care.It brings the total number of active cases to 13,486.More than 1200 people were diagnosed via a PCR test, while more than 1100 came from positive rapid antigen tests.WA’s third dose vaccination rate for people aged over 16 now sits at 66 per cent.Breakdown of cases:Metropolitan — 12,491 active, including 2151 new;Goldfields — 140 active, including 20 new;Great Southern — 29 active, including seven new;Kimberley — eight active, including one new;Mid West — 43 active, including nine new;Pilbara — 112 active including 13 new;South West — 223 active, including 33 new; andWheatbelt — 95 active, including 24 new.WA’s hard border came down last Thursday, with thousands of people already flocking to the state.
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