Perth man dies in hospital from COVID-19 as 51 new local cases recorded overnight

A 70-year-old Perth man has died in hospital after contracting COVID-19.
Premier Mark McGowan relayed the “tragic update” on Friday while announcing 51 new local cases for WA.
The man was being taken care of at Joondalup Hospital, and is the second person in WA to die from the virus.
Mr McGowan said the spike in cases was not a concern, with 48 other cases in travellers bringing the total number recorded overnight to 99.
“The news of 51 local cases may shock some and we can expect higher numbers in the weeks to come, but I can assure all Western Australians it is not a cause for panic, but it’s a reminder to take Omicron seriously,” he said.
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