Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Pfizer swap with UK

National Cabinet is meeting at 2pm.

Mr Morrison confirmed Australia had secured a vaccine swap with the UK to bring forward four million extra Pfizer jab to Australia.

It comes as NSW recorded 1431 new cases and 12 deaths, while Victoria recorded 208 cases and one death.

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said cases are anticipated to peak in the next fortnight. But, she said, residents should focus on the number of vaccinations and hospitalisations.

Ms Berejiklian said hospitalisations would likely peak in October.

Of Victoria's 208 locally-acquired cases, 96 are linked to known outbreaks.

33,511 vaccines were administered and 48,572 tests received in the 24 hours to midnight.

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