NSW has recorded more than 21,000 new cases of COVID, taking the state beyond the one million mark since the beginning of the pandemic.
As Australia Day public holiday celebrations and protests take place amid extended restrictions, 2794 people are in hospital with the virus, 175 of those in ICU.
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Twenty-nine people died with the virus in the 24 hours to 8pm on Tuesday.
Following yesterday’s announcement the state needed just 5535 cases to reach its millionth case.
Despite these big numbers, Wednesday’s cases have only seen a marginal increase since yesterday, with Health Minister Greg Hunt advised there are clear signs that the spread of the Omicron variant is peaking.
Half of the NSW infections were added in the last two weeks and more than 90 per cent of them in the last two months as a result of the highly infectious Omicron variant.
It comes after the state government announced that reintroduced restrictions for mask use, hospitality density limits and bans on singing and dancing, due to end on Thursday, would be extended until February 28.
"‘I don’t think we should be cancelling things. I just think people should be courteous, thoughtful, and a little bit careful’ - Chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Jane Halton"
Chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Jane Halton has warned of the potential spread of Omicron during Australia Day events as large crowds gather for protest or celebration.
“I don’t think we should be cancelling things. I just think people should be courteous, thoughtful, and a little bit careful,” she said.