NSW has 14,034 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths
The CSIRO wants a boost to virus research and vaccine manufacturing to prepare for future pandemics. Photo: AAP
NSW has reported the deaths of seven people from COVID-19 as new infections declined to 14,034.
The daily number posted Friday represents a fall of 2254 cases from the previous 24-hour reporting period.
There are currently 998 people hospitalised with 39 in intensive care units.
NSW Health reports 56.5 per cent of people have had three doses of a vaccine.
Nearly 80 per cent of children aged 12-15 have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and 48.1 per cent of five to 11-year-olds have had one jab.