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NSW Health has issued a warning to stay “Covid-safe” amid a surge in cases across the state.

The latest NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report for the fortnight ending 6 January 2024 showed that Covid transmissions are currently at a “higher level” than during last winter’s peak.

They also say that case levels in Sydney are approaching levels not seen since December 2022.

They also say that while emergency presentations with the…