Coronavirus (COVID-19) current situation and case numbers

The number of confirmed cases and deaths reported in each state and territory since 22 January 2020. These figures are based on the person’s state of residence, not where they were tested for COVID-19 or where they were infected. The majority of confirmed cases and deaths are from NSW.

This bar chart shows the new confirmed COVID-19 cases by notification received date. The bottom axis shows the notification date. The vertical axis shows the number of new COVID-19 cases, represented by the bars. The first cases of COVID-19 were identified in late January in Australia. The number of new cases rapidly increased through March. Since April there has been a reduction in daily reported cases.

This chart shows the cumulative number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases by notification received date. The bottom axis shows the notification date. The vertical axis shows the cumulative total number of COVID-19 cases. The first cases of COVID-19 were identified in late January in Australia. The number of new cases rapidly increased through March, then in April there has been a reduction in daily reported cases.

For the total number of confirmed cases in Australia, this table shows the source of infection as a percentage. The source of infection for confirmed cases of COVID-19 can be described as:

• Overseas acquired — the person was infected while overseas (including at sea)
• Locally acquired — contact with a confirmed case — the person was infected in Australia through contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19
• Locally acquired — contact not identified — the person was infected in Australia, but the source of infection is not known
• Under investigation — the source of infection has not yet been determined

The majority of all confirmed cases were acquired overseas. Of cases with a reported place of acquisition, more than half have recent international travel history, including around 1,200 cases associated with cruise ships. The number of cases currently under investigation should ideally be as low as possible. Knowing the source of infection assists in stopping the spread of COVID-19.

This horizontal bar chart shows the source of COVID-19 infection and the total number of cases by state and territory. The top axis shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The vertical axis shows each state and territory: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA. Each bar represents the number of cases by state that were acquired overseas, acquired through contact with a confirmed case in Australia, acquired in Australia with no link to another case indicating possible community transmission, and cases still being investigated. The source of infection for confirmed cases of COVID-19 can be described as:

• Overseas acquired — the person was infected while overseas (including at sea)
• Locally acquired — contact with a confirmed case — the person was infected in Australia through contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19
• Locally acquired — contact not identified — the person was infected in Australia, but the source of infection is not known
• Under investigation — the source of infection has not yet been determined

The majority of all confirmed cases were acquired overseas. Of cases with a reported place of acquisition, more than half have recent international travel history, including around 1,200 cases associated with cruise ships. The number of cases currently under investigation should ideally be as low as possible. Knowing the source of infection assists in stopping the spread of COVID-19.

This bar chart shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for males and females by age group since 22 January 2020. The bottom axis shows the age breakdown in 10 year intervals from zero years old to greater than 90 years old. The vertical axis shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The proportion of COVID-19 cases in males and females is roughly equal. The majority of all cases are reported in those aged 20 to 79 years.

This bar chart shows the total number of confirmed deaths from COVID-19 in Australia for each age group and sex since 22 January. Deaths have been reported in those aged between 42 and 95 years. The majority of deaths have been reported in males aged between 70 to 89 years. The bottom axis shows the age breakdown in 10 year intervals from zero years old to greater than 90 years old. The vertical axis shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths.

This graphic shows the total number of tests completed since 22 January 2020. This number is not reflective of the number of people that have been tested, but the total number of tests completed, as individuals can be tested multiple times. The testing positivity rate is also displayed. This figure represents the percent of all tests that have returned a positive result for COVID-19. These figures are also reported for each state and territory. To date, over 450,000 tests have been conducted nationally. Of those tests conducted, less than 2% have been positive.

The number of patients currently receiving care for COVID-19 in hospital, in Australia and each state and territory. These numbers include ICU patients. The majority of cases currently receiving care in hospital are from NSW.

This graph shows the number of confirmed cases, deaths and cases recovered since 22 January in those who receive Australian Government subsidised Residential care in each state and territory. Residential care means people who live in an Australian Government subsidised aged care facility. Total case numbers are reported followed by recovered and deaths. Cases have been reported in Residential care facilities in NSW, QLD and Tasmania. The majority of cases and deaths reported in Residential care in Australia are in NSW.

The number of confirmed cases, deaths and cases recovered since 22 January in those who receive Australian Government subsidised in-home care in each state and territory. In-home care means people who receive Australian Government subsidised care in their own home. Total case numbers are reported followed by cases recovered and deaths. Cases have been reported in in-home care services in all jurisdictions except for ACT and NT. The majority of cases reported in In-home care in Australia are in NSW.