NSW hits ninth day without any locally acquired COVID-19 cases
4 years, 2 months ago

NSW hits ninth day without any locally acquired COVID-19 cases

ABC  

NSW is continuing its positive streak in the battle to contain coronavirus, reaching the ninth consecutive day without any locally acquired COVID-19 cases. Key points: 51 people are being treated for COVID-19 in NSW 51 people are being treated for COVID-19 in NSW The state has carried out more than 2.7 million tests to date The state has carried out more than 2.7 million tests to date Authorities continue to urge people to remain vigilant over the long weekend. "We are now encouraging public servants to physically return to work in their offices in a COVID-safe way, which will help stimulate city-based businesses and create more jobs across the state," she said. "The Government will continue to review health advice and aim to ensure we keep people safe and at the same time allow them to return to their normal lives as much as possible."

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Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure
2 years, 8 months ago

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant puts health system under pressure

ABC  

The number of hospital and ambulance workers unable to work due to COVID-19 has more than doubled in the past 10 days as the Health Minister foreshadows another suspension on some elective surgeries. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 …

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists

India Today  

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of being shut in the pandemic as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends. "It is a party out here, music playing, smiles on people's faces, they will be dancing soon, I'm sure," Tourism Minister Dan Tehan …

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors
2 years, 10 months ago

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors

ABC  

Western Australia has again broken its daily record for COVID-19 cases, with 257 new local infections, as the state recorded what are believed to be its first cases in a remote Aboriginal community in the current outbreak. Key points: There are now at least 877 active infections in Western Australia There are now at least 877 active infections in Western …

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced
2 years, 11 months ago

NSW records 30,062 COVID cases and 16 deaths, isolation exemptions for critical workers introduced

ABC  

NSW has recorded its highest number of COVID deaths in a single day since the pandemic began. Key points: Workers who are critical to the supply of essential goods now no longer have to isolate if they are a close contact with no symptoms The change to the isolation requirements comes after mass shortages of many products in supermarkets due …

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Baby with COVID-19 dies in South Australia, state records 1,374 new cases

ABC  

A COVID-positive child under the age of two has died in South Australia. Key points: A child under the age of two who was COVID-positive has died South Australia has recorded 1,374 new cases of COVID-19 There are still 37 patients in hospital, including four in intensive care Premier Steven Marshall said the case will be referred to the coroner, …

WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak
3 years ago

WA coronavirus update: Five COVID cases emerge in Perth outbreak

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded five new COVID cases, a day after an unvaccinated French backpacker tested positive to the disease. WA Premier Mark McGowan said one was a close contact of case 1133, who attended an event with the man at the Perth Mess Hall in Northbridge on December 19. Fremantle hostel locked down Mr McGowan said 100 of the …

NSW Covid cases: State reports 804 new cases of virus
3 years ago

NSW Covid cases: State reports 804 new cases of virus

Daily Mail  

NSW has reported 804 Covid cases in the past 24 hours in an extraordinary surge in case numbers. A 'pingdemic' of health alerts has meanwhile forced thousands into isolation as the state opens up to the rest of the world, with almost two million Covid alerts issued by Service NSW over the past fortnight. Between November 29 and December 13 …

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says
3 years ago

COVID-19 'spot fires' to spread quickly through Queensland but hospitals will cope, Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says

ABC  

Queensland's new Chief Health Officer John Gerrard is warning COVID-19 will spread rapidly through the community now the borders have opened, but does not expect hospitals to be overwhelmed. Key points: Dr John Gerrard says authorities will become less concerned about individual cases He says they expect most COVID cases to be mild and managed at home It could be …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up

Hindustan Times  

Australia's largest city of Sydney will further ease social distancing curbs on Monday, a month after emerging from a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly 100 days, as close to 90% of people have got both doses of vaccine, officials said. Patrons dine-in at a bar by the harbour in the wake of coronavirus disease regulations easing, following an extended lockdown …

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 as 80 per cent vaccination milestone is reached
3 years, 2 months ago

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 as 80 per cent vaccination milestone is reached

ABC  

The ACT has reached 80 per cent full vaccination coverage of Canberrans aged 12 and over. Key points: Six of today's cases are yet to be linked to a known source Six of today's cases are yet to be linked to a known source ACT charities say they expect an influx of donations as restrictions continue to ease ACT charities …

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers

Live Mint  

Sydney will end its COVID-19 quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers from Nov. 1, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Friday, foreshadowing the full return of overseas travel after more than 19 months. The federal government's reopening plans unveiled in July proposed abolishing caps on returning vaccinated Australians and a gradual reopening of international travel with safe countries …

Fully vaccinated international travellers get Sydney green light
3 years, 2 months ago

Fully vaccinated international travellers get Sydney green light

Al Jazeera  

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet says passengers with proof of vaccination and negative COVID-19 test won’t need to quarantine. Sydney will open up to fully vaccinated international travellers from November 1 without the need for quarantine, the leader of the country’s most populous state said on Friday, bringing forward a full return of overseas travel. We’ve got to open …

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria records 2,179 COVID-19 cases and six deaths, NSW border rules to ease as Mildura lockdown extended

ABC  

Fully vaccinated travellers entering Victoria from red zones will no longer need to complete a fortnight's quarantine from Wednesday, as the state records 2,179 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths. Key points: Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative test result and take another test upon arrival Travellers from red zones will need to have a negative …

Covid-19 Australia: Sydney, NSW parties in the rain as thousands flock to the pub on Freedom Day
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Sydney, NSW parties in the rain as thousands flock to the pub on Freedom Day

Daily Mail  

Covid case numbers have declined once again in NSW to 360 - the fewest in two months - a day after Sydneysiders celebrated their first taste of freedom after 106 days in lockdown. Sydneysiders enjoyed new freedoms on Monday after 106 days in lockdown after the Delta outbreak ravaged parts of New South Wales Businesses reopened on Monday with residents …

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid: Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath hints at the state's border reopening date

Daily Mail  

The Queensland government has hinted at its plans for re-opening the state's borders as NSW celebrates freedom day after hitting its 70 per cent vaccination target. Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says unvaccinated Queenslanders need to get the jab within 'five to six weeks' to protect themselves from a surge of Delta cases as locked-down parts of Australia begin to reopen. …

Authorities trace traveller who spent time at Brisbane Airport while infectious, eyes on Northern NSW after positive case
3 years, 3 months ago

Authorities trace traveller who spent time at Brisbane Airport while infectious, eyes on Northern NSW after positive case

ABC  

Queensland has recorded zero new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 as authorities look into contact tracing efforts after an infected traveller transited through Brisbane Airport on their way to the Northern Territory. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per …

NSW records 1,284 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths as home quarantine trial for international travel announced
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW records 1,284 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths as home quarantine trial for international travel announced

ABC  

NSW will take "an important step" towards living with COVID-19 by allowing some returning international travellers to quarantine at home on their return to Sydney. Key points: Two people who died in the reporting period were in their 20s The home quarantine trial will begin in the next few weeks The state government hopes it'll help expedite the return of …

Queensland records two locally acquired COVID-19 cases in Brisbane students linked to Sunnybank cluster
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland records two locally acquired COVID-19 cases in Brisbane students linked to Sunnybank cluster

ABC  

Two Brisbane school students have tested positive to COVID-19 but Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says authorities are a "lot more comfortable" about the state's most recent outbreak. Key points: The cases from the Sunnybank cluster have been in home quarantine 38 per cent of eligible Queenslanders are now fully vaccinated The vaccination program has opened for 12- to 15-year-olds Ms Palaszczuk …

With COVID cases growing, Melbourne is following in Sydney's footsteps, but at what speed?
3 years, 3 months ago

With COVID cases growing, Melbourne is following in Sydney's footsteps, but at what speed?

ABC  

With Australia's third wave settling in, this week we saw Victoria follow in New South Wales' footsteps down two paths — much to the state's chagrin. But most cases — 335 in total — fit into the "other" category, which a health department spokesman said included sporting venues, family and social gatherings, places of worship and transport. As federal Health …

NSW records 1,431 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths as Premier says infections will peak in next fortnight
3 years, 3 months ago

NSW records 1,431 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths as Premier says infections will peak in next fortnight

ABC  

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says COVID-19 infections are expected to peak in the next two weeks after the state recorded 1,431 new cases and 12 deaths. Key points: There were over 827,000 COVID-19 jabs administered in NSW in the past week There were over 827,000 COVID-19 jabs administered in NSW in the past week A woman in her 30s died …

Covid outbreak at Sydney nursing home as a cleaner and four elderly residents test positive
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid outbreak at Sydney nursing home as a cleaner and four elderly residents test positive

Daily Mail  

Sydney's Covid outbreak has spread into a nursing home in the city's west as a cleaner and four elderly residents test positive. Sydney's Covid outbreak has spread into Uniting Edinglassie Lodge, in Penrith A cleaner wheels a trolley past the main entrance to The United Edinglassie Lodge Residential Aged Care Home on Monday after five people linked to the facility …

Coronavirus Australia: Dan Andrews takes swipe at NSW lockdown picnics amid Covid vaccine row
3 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Dan Andrews takes swipe at NSW lockdown picnics amid Covid vaccine row

Daily Mail  

Dan Andrews has accused the federal government of playing favourites by handing out extra doses of Covid vaccine from the national stockpile to New South Wales. Victorians are being duded when it comes to its coronavirus vaccine supply, according to Dan Andrews, saying jabs have been taken out of the arms of Victorians so that Sydneysiders could 'go and have …

Records tumble in NSW as the state records 1,218 new Covid cases
3 years, 3 months ago

Records tumble in NSW as the state records 1,218 new Covid cases

Daily Mail  

New South Wales has had another record-breaking day with 1,218 new Covid cases, just days after Gladys Berejiklian promised to reopen as early as October. But obviously, before then, if local government areas are demonstrating a decline in numbers, they will be opportunities for us to act in that regard as well,' she said On Friday, 156,165 people came forward …

Australia reports record Covid-19 cases as Sydney hospitals set up emergency tents
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia reports record Covid-19 cases as Sydney hospitals set up emergency tents

CNN  

Australia’s new daily cases of Covid-19 topped 1,000 on Thursday for the first time since the global pandemic began, as two major hospitals in Sydney set up emergency outdoor tents to help deal with a rise in patients. The rapid rise in Covid-19 patients has forced Sydney’s Westmead and Blacktown hospitals, which service the city’s sprawling western suburbs, to erect …

Growing concern for Western NSW as daily COVID case numbers reach record highs
3 years, 4 months ago

Growing concern for Western NSW as daily COVID case numbers reach record highs

ABC  

The number of mystery cases of COVID-19 in Western New South Wales continues to grow on the second consecutive day of record-high positive results. Key points: A 'small cluster' in Orange continues to grow with several infectious in the community Testing numbers in areas of concern are far too low Only 6.3 per cent of the Aboriginal community in Western …

NSW records its worst day of the COVID-19 pandemic so far against a backdrop of curfews, police and protests
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW records its worst day of the COVID-19 pandemic so far against a backdrop of curfews, police and protests

ABC  

For as long as Sydney has been in lockdown, commentators — including Premier Gladys Berejiklian's interstate counterparts — have loudly called for tougher restrictions, lamenting what they saw as "lockdown lite". West and south-west Sydney are bearing the brunt of the state's COVID-19 response, with nearly all of the new restrictions only applicable to residents in "local government areas of …

Sydney extends Covid-19 lockdown until September-end; night curfew in some areas
3 years, 4 months ago

Sydney extends Covid-19 lockdown until September-end; night curfew in some areas

Live Mint  

SYDNEY: Australian authorities on Friday extended a COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney until the end of September and introduced a night curfew in the city's worst-affected suburbs, after nearly two months of curbs failed to contain an outbreak of the Delta variant. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian also announced the city's 5 million residents must wear a mask as soon …

Sydney lockdown extended for one month as NSW records 644 COVID-19 cases, four deaths
3 years, 4 months ago

Sydney lockdown extended for one month as NSW records 644 COVID-19 cases, four deaths

ABC  

Greater Sydney's COVID-19 lockdown has been extended until the end of September and a raft of new restrictions — including a curfew — will be introduced after NSW recorded 644 new infections. Key points: People in NSW will have to wear masks while outside in NSW, unless they're exercising People in NSW will have to wear masks while outside in …

New Zealand backdated Covid-19 exposure sites show virus circulated for 2 weeks from NSW Australia
3 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand backdated Covid-19 exposure sites show virus circulated for 2 weeks from NSW Australia

Daily Mail  

Auckland's backdated Covid-19 exposure sites worryingly show the virus has been circulating in the country for more than two weeks as the city records 11 new cases. New Zealand's Covid-19 cases have now jumped to 21 with 11 positive cases recorded on Thursday - all located in Auckland There are currently 21 positive cases of Covid-19 including two in hospital, …

NSW records 681 new COVID-19 cases and another death as regional lockdown extended
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW records 681 new COVID-19 cases and another death as regional lockdown extended

ABC  

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says NSW is "learning to live" with the Delta strain as she confirmed 681 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number the state has recorded in a day. Key points: Regional lockdown has been extended until August 28, in line with Greater Sydney Regional lockdown has been extended until August 28, in line with Greater Sydney Wilcannia, in …

NSW records 633 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as Premier warns state has not seen the worst yet
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW records 633 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths as Premier warns state has not seen the worst yet

ABC  

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says NSW has not "seen the worst of it" as she confirmed a pandemic record 633 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths. Key points: The virus has been detected in sewage in Bathurst, Orange and Yamba The virus has been detected in sewage in Bathurst, Orange and Yamba Parents have been asked not to send their children …

COVID-19 latest news: New South Wales records 452 cases, Victoria reports 24 during Melbourne's extended lockdown
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 latest news: New South Wales records 452 cases, Victoria reports 24 during Melbourne's extended lockdown

ABC  

It's another big day of coronavirus news across Australia, so let's quickly bring you up to speed on what you need to know. Here's how today's stats break down: 129 were linked to a known case or cluster The sources of the other 323 are still being investigated 30 cases were infectious in the community 24 were in isolation for …

NSW records worst day of COVID-19 pandemic with 478 cases and seven deaths
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW records worst day of COVID-19 pandemic with 478 cases and seven deaths

ABC  

NSW has recorded its worst day of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 478 cases and seven deaths — numbers Premier Gladys Berejiklian says are "disturbingly high". Key points: Of today's cases, 337 were not linked to a known case or cluster Of today's cases, 337 were not linked to a known case or cluster Most of the COVID-19 linked deaths were …

NSW Covid: Twenty-six exposure sites listed around state on worst day since pandemic began
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW Covid: Twenty-six exposure sites listed around state on worst day since pandemic began

Daily Mail  

New South Wales recorded its darkest day since the Covid-19 pandemic began on Saturday with 466 new infections. New South Wales experienced its darkest day since the Covid-19 pandemic began on Saturday with 466 new infections recorded and another 26 exposure sites listed around the state NSW Health on Saturday flagged several sites that were visited by Covid-19 cases including …

NSW records 466 new local COVID infections, four deaths
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW records 466 new local COVID infections, four deaths

ABC  

NSW recorded 466 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8:00pm yesterday, setting a new record for the state since the start of the pandemic. Key points: Police launch Operation Stay at Home from Sunday with 500 extra defence force officers Police launch Operation Stay at Home from Sunday with 500 extra defence force officers Fines have …

Regional NSW in COVID-19 lockdown, joins the rest of the state
3 years, 4 months ago

Regional NSW in COVID-19 lockdown, joins the rest of the state

ABC  

All of regional New South Wales has been placed in a seven-day lockdown until 12:01am on Sunday, 22 August. Key points: The new order replaces existing rules in the region The AMA had earlier called for a state lockdown over fears the health system would be overwhelmed People are required to stay at home unless they have a reasonable excuse …

Queensland records seven new community cases of COVID-19
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland records seven new community cases of COVID-19

ABC  

Queensland has recorded seven new community cases of COVID-19 with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk saying virus creep from New South Wales was very concerning. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. Dr Young …

NSW sets another daily COVID-19 case record with 390 infections, two deaths
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW sets another daily COVID-19 case record with 390 infections, two deaths

ABC  

Health authorities have issued a warning after traces of COVID-19 were found in the Broken Hill treatment plant in far western NSW. Key points: One of the deaths was an unvaccinated woman in her 40s from south-west Sydney One of the deaths was an unvaccinated woman in her 40s from south-west Sydney Ms Berejiklian expects to be confronted at a …

Coronavirus Australia: 80% of NSW in lockdown after Covid escaped Sydney with police given new power
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: 80% of NSW in lockdown after Covid escaped Sydney with police given new power

Daily Mail  

Sydney's Covid crisis is now a reality for 80 per cent of people living across New South Wales, with 6.6 million in the state under lockdown. 80 per cent of people in New South Wales live in the locked down regions highlighted in red Police have been given greater powers to crack down on Covid rule-breakers amid fears people are …

Covid NSW: Huge changes coming to Sydney's lockdown as police are granted more powers
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid NSW: Huge changes coming to Sydney's lockdown as police are granted more powers

Daily Mail  

Sweeping changes are coming to Sydney's lockdown as police are given 48 hours to redraft the public health orders to bring the city's spiralling Covid crisis under control. THE CHANGES COMING TO SYDNEY'S LOCKDOWN A ban on Sydneysiders travelling to second residences intrastate Greater policing powers to ensure compliance within singles bubbles More ADF troops deployed across the city to …

Anxiety builds in regional NSW as towns go into lockdown after COVID-19 spills out of Sydney
3 years, 4 months ago

Anxiety builds in regional NSW as towns go into lockdown after COVID-19 spills out of Sydney

ABC  

Coronavirus is on the march and regional New South Wales communities are nervous with the latest wave of the pandemic breaching Greater Sydney and cases causing panic in multiple locations across the state. Key points: Several regional communities, including Tamworth and Byron Bay, are in lockdown Several regional communities, including Tamworth and Byron Bay, are in lockdown Some people are …

NSW records 283 new COVID-19 cases, another death as Tamworth, Byron Bay go into lockdown
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW records 283 new COVID-19 cases, another death as Tamworth, Byron Bay go into lockdown

ABC  

Tamworth and Byron Bay have been put into lockdown as NSW records 283 new COVID cases and another death. Key points: A Sydney man travelled to Byron Bay while infectious A Sydney man travelled to Byron Bay while infectious NSW recorded its 29th death during the Delta outbreak NSW recorded its 29th death during the Delta outbreak There are currently …

Australia Tightens Covid-19 Curbs as Brisbane Extends Lockdown, Army Patrols Sydney
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia Tightens Covid-19 Curbs as Brisbane Extends Lockdown, Army Patrols Sydney

News 18  

Australia’s Queensland state on Monday extended a COVID-19 lockdown in Brisbane, while soldiers began patrolling Sydney to enforce stay-at-home rules as Australia struggles to stop the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus spreading. Queensland said it had detected 13 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours – the biggest one-day rise the state has recorded in …

Covid-19 Australia: Sydney records 172 Covid cases overnight
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Sydney records 172 Covid cases overnight

Daily Mail  

Tough stay-at home orders will be lifted from parts of New South Wales tonight despite the state recording a record 172 new Covid cases. Tuesday's increase in cases is the largest in Sydney's latest outbreak and the highest daily rise since April 2020 Pictured is the entrance to the newly-opened south-western Sydney vaccination centre at Macquarie Fields on Monday Sydneysiders …

Fears customers exposed to COVID-19 at Campsie shopping centre for 11 days
3 years, 4 months ago

Fears customers exposed to COVID-19 at Campsie shopping centre for 11 days

ABC  

Health authorities have identified a shopping mall in Sydney's south-west as "a key venue of concern" amid fears customers could have been exposed to COVID-19 there for 11 days. Key points: Anyone who attended the Campsie Centre between July 14 and 24 is deemed a close contact Dr McAnulty says "many people" have been exposed at the centre Shopping centre …

NSW records 172 new COVID-19 cases, 60 in community while infectious
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW records 172 new COVID-19 cases, 60 in community while infectious

ABC  

A decision on the future of Greater Sydney's lockdown will be announced "as early as tomorrow" after NSW recorded 172 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases. Key points: NSW records 172 new cases, the highest daily tally since the Delta outbreak began Almost half of new cases were in the community for at least some of their infectious period The outbreak …

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria records 26 new cases as Delta outbreak surges
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria records 26 new cases as Delta outbreak surges

Daily Mail  

Victoria has recorded another 26 Covid-19 cases overnight as hundreds more residents were ordered into self-isolation after a famous inner-city market was exposed to the virus. All customers and staff who were at the market between 9.40am and 11.15am on Saturday must get tested and self-isolate for 14 days Pedestrians wearing masks walk past the entrance to Prahran Market, which …

COVID-19 cases confirmed in Illawarra and Southern Highlands, links to Sydney suspected
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 cases confirmed in Illawarra and Southern Highlands, links to Sydney suspected

ABC  

Authorities working to determine the source of three COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Illawarra this week suspect they may be linked to cases in Sydney. Key points: Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Illawarra, but no venues have been listed as places of concern Two cases have also been confirmed in the Wingecarribee Shire, and one …

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens

ABC  

Victorian health authorities have closed the state's border with New South Wales. Key points: The effective border closure came into effect at 11:59pm on Sunday night Premier Dan Andrews warned people not to do the wrong thing Victoria recorded its 11th straight day of no new local coronavirus infections on Sunday The Department of Health says with case numbers continuing …

Sydney's coronavirus outbreak is moving from east to west and starting to look like Melbourne's second wave
3 years, 5 months ago

Sydney's coronavirus outbreak is moving from east to west and starting to look like Melbourne's second wave

ABC  

As NSW records another 38 locally acquired COVID-19 cases, the race is on to nip the spread in Western Sydney in the bud, with failure to do so likely to prolong this outbreak. The situation could bear similarities to how the virus thrived through Melbourne's second wave: aided by a combination of higher rates of precarious work, larger households and …

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