Queensland authorities monitor spread of COVID-19 BA.2 Omicron sub-variant after jump in cases

Queensland health authorities say they are 'concerned' about the increasing spread of COVID-19 as the state recorded a more than 15 per cent rise in new case numbers in a day. The state recorded 10,476 new known cases in the latest reporting period, compared to 8,881 yesterday. It is the highest daily jump in cases since January 29. Seven more COVID-related deaths were recorded. There are 252 people being treated in hospital for symptoms, including seven in intensive care.