Canberra COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as ACT lockdown extended for two weeks
3 years, 7 months ago

Canberra COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as ACT lockdown extended for two weeks

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 19 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of active cases in Canberra to 28. Key points: One of the confirmed cases is a worker at an aged care facility who was infectious at work for three days One of the confirmed cases is a worker at an aged care facility who was infectious at work for three days The ACT's lockdown has been extended for two weeks until at least September 2 The ACT's lockdown has been extended for two weeks until at least September 2 Health authorities say Canberrans should prepare for more COVID-19 cases over the coming days One of today's new cases was a student at Lyneham High School, who attended classes over four days while infectious. Aged care worker infectious at work ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman confirmed a staff member at a Canberra aged care home has tested positive to COVID-19 Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman confirmed one of today's new cases was an aged care worker at Greenway Views Village in Canberra's south. Chief Minister Andrew Barr said in light of today's surge in cases, the ACT's lockdown would be extended for at least another two weeks. Rise in cases not 'particularly alarming' to health authorities Dr Coleman said today's rise in numbers was "not unexpected".

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The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 27, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales New South Wales's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a seven-day rolling average system, as per the federal government's national reporting site. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 5 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on Friday, October 20, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 1,541 new COVID-19 cases, up from last week's total of 1,332. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland's new COVID-19 reporting process now works on a …

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories
1 year, 6 months ago

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction for the past week, as reported on September 29, 2023. Source: ACT Health New South Wales The state has recorded 2,232 new COVID-19 cases, down from last week's total of 2,333. Source: NT Health Queensland Queensland has recorded 77 new average daily COVID-19 cases in …

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 cases start to rise again in South Australia, in line with new wave predictions

ABC  

The number of new COVID-19 cases in South Australia has jumped by more than 1,000 over the past week, as experts warn another wave of infection is starting across the country. Key points: The number of COVID-19 cases in South Australia has risen to 3,797 over the past week This rise is in line with predictions of a new wave …

Canberra Hospital patients set to be moved to private hospitals, aged care facilities as COVID-19 cases surge
2 years, 8 months ago

Canberra Hospital patients set to be moved to private hospitals, aged care facilities as COVID-19 cases surge

ABC  

Some patients currently at the Canberra Hospital are set to be moved to private hospitals or aged care facilities, as the pressure on the territory's main hospital continues to rise. Key points: Canberra Health Services CEO Cathie O'Neill says Canberra Hospital is running out of beds Canberra Health Services CEO Cathie O'Neill says Canberra Hospital is running out of beds …

Modelling suggests ACT's daily COVID-19 cases may triple in the next three weeks due to spread of subvariants
2 years, 8 months ago

Modelling suggests ACT's daily COVID-19 cases may triple in the next three weeks due to spread of subvariants

ABC  

Canberrans have been warned that daily COVID-19 case numbers in the territory are likely to rise, possibly as much as tripling in the coming weeks. Key points: New modelling suggests Omicron subvariants could see the ACT's daily COVID-19 case numbers triple by next month Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman said she encourages returning to mask wearing, but will not mandate …

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced
2 years, 10 months ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced

ABC  

Peak medical groups have renewed their calls for the West Australian government to reinstate public health measures, warning of a "system collapse" from the state's current trajectory of COVID-19 hospitalisations. Key points: Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister Western Australia's number of COVID-19 hospital cases remains manageable, according to the Health Minister …

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running
2 years, 10 months ago

Western Australia records more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases for the third day running

ABC  

Western Australia could see a COVID-19 caseload of up to 25,000 new infections a day in the coming weeks, the state's Chief Health Officer says. Key points: WA's Chief Health Officer says WA could see case numbers rise The state has seen three days of more than 15,000 daily cases WA's vaccine mandate for workers will be reviewed in the …

Number of new WA COVID-19 cases falls back below 10,000 but hospital infections still rising
2 years, 10 months ago

Number of new WA COVID-19 cases falls back below 10,000 but hospital infections still rising

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded a new peak in the number of people with COVID-19 in hospital, although the total amount of new cases has dipped slightly after yesterday's record high. Key points: The number of new cases is down after breaking the 10,000 barrier The number of new cases is down after breaking the 10,000 barrier There are 282 people …

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded
2 years, 11 months ago

Active cases and hospitalisations fall in South Australia, as 4,986 new infections recorded

ABC  

The number of South Australians currently suffering from COVID-19 has dropped by almost 1,500 from yesterday, as hospitalisations fall to 220. Key points: South Australia recorded 4,986 new infections on Wednesday Hospitalisations have fallen by 12 from yesterday The Premier said the ramping crisis was "far from over" Two people — a woman in her 80s and man in his …

ACT records three more COVID-19 deaths and 791 new cases
3 years ago

ACT records three more COVID-19 deaths and 791 new cases

ABC  

Three more people have died with COVID-19 in Canberra as the ACT records 791 new cases. Key points: A man in his 70s, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 80s have all died with COVID-19 A man in his 70s, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 80s have all died with COVID-19 …

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia
3 years ago

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia

ABC  

Here's a quick wrap of what's happening in COVID-19 news across Australia. Tasmania Another person has been admitted to intensive care with COVID-19, bringing the state's total number of cases in ICU to five. Tasmania has recorded 1,167 new cases overall and known active cases in the state have risen to 5,975, but the numbers are still below the January …

WA to introduce tougher COVID-19 restrictions from Thursday as cases in remote communities revealed as false positives
3 years, 1 month ago

WA to introduce tougher COVID-19 restrictions from Thursday as cases in remote communities revealed as false positives

ABC  

WA will introduce stricter COVID-19 restrictions from Thursday, with the peak of infections now expected to arrive earlier than forecast. Key points: There are 11 people in hospital with COVID in WA, but none in ICU There are 11 people in hospital with COVID in WA, but none in ICU Testing numbers were significantly down yesterday Testing numbers were significantly …

More than 200 local COVID-19 cases recorded in Western Australia as new restrictions begin
3 years, 1 month ago

More than 200 local COVID-19 cases recorded in Western Australia as new restrictions begin

ABC  

Western Australia has recorded another 213 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 as new health restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus kick in. Key points: More COVID-19 cases are expected in WA's remote Mantamaru community More COVID-19 cases are expected in WA's remote Mantamaru community The state has adopted capacity limits and expanded mask-wearing rules The state has …

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors
3 years, 1 month 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 …

COVID-19 confusion takes over as WA changes course on multiple fronts behind hard border
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 confusion takes over as WA changes course on multiple fronts behind hard border

ABC  

Western Australia has had two years to prepare for this. And a previous desire to immediately do anything possible to "crush and kill" the virus has been replaced by a reluctance to bring in harsher restrictions, with major events allowed to proceed even as COVID-19 significantly spreads in WA for the first time in two years. Few details of the …

Australia Covid-19: Scott Morrison rules out new lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia Covid-19: Scott Morrison rules out new lockdowns despite rising cases and Omicron fears

CNN  

CNN — For two years, Australia avoided the worst of the coronavirus pandemic thanks to strict border controls and prolonged lockdowns. On Tuesday, the country’s most populous state reported its highest new daily caseload of the pandemic, and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called an emergency National Cabinet meeting to discuss the rising infections. The World Health Organization said on …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 4 months 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 …

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction
3 years, 5 months ago

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction

ABC  

The ACT has recorded nine new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, as the territory became Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction. Key points: Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT Another nine COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the ACT More than 70 per cent of the total Canberra population is now fully vaccinated More than 70 per cent of …

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers

ABC  

Victoria is set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for international arrivals from next month, bringing it into line with New South Wales. It's understood arriving travellers would need to be fully immunised and test negative for coronavirus. At this stage, it's believed the quarantine changes will be officially announced at Friday's COVID-19 media conference. Melbourne opening up after 263 days …

Victoria records 2,232 new local COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths as lockdown exit nears
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria records 2,232 new local COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths as lockdown exit nears

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 2,232 new local cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths, as metropolitan Melbourne and Mildura prepare to leave lockdown tonight. But he said the restriction on travelling between Melbourne and regional areas would remain in place, as planned, until the 80 per cent double goal was reached.He described the state's vaccination rates as "truly phenomenal". "We've made a …

The ACT has recorded 17 new cases of COVID-19 as 80 per cent vaccination milestone is reached
3 years, 5 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 …

Victoria records 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday
3 years, 5 months ago

Victoria records 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday

ABC  

The lockdown in Melbourne and parts of regional Victoria will lift from 11:59pm on Thursday when the state is expected to reach its goal of having 70 per cent of those aged 16+ fully vaccinated. Key points: There have been 145 deaths in Victoria during the Delta outbreak The lockdown will lift at 11:59pm this Thursday Soon, more than 90 …

ACT records 35 new COVID-19 cases, another death at the Calvary Haydon aged care facility
3 years, 5 months ago

ACT records 35 new COVID-19 cases, another death at the Calvary Haydon aged care facility

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 35 new COVID-19 cases, as the territory emerges from a nine-week lockdown. Key points: The ACT has recorded 35 new COVID-19 cases and another death — a woman in her 70s The ACT has recorded 35 new COVID-19 cases and another death — a woman in her 70s More than 99 per cent of the eligible …

ACT records 31 new cases of COVID-19 as restrictions set to ease in Canberra from midnight
3 years, 6 months ago

ACT records 31 new cases of COVID-19 as restrictions set to ease in Canberra from midnight

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 31 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 ahead of easing restrictions at midnight. Key points: At least 17 of today's cases were infectious in the community At least 17 of today's cases were infectious in the community Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations are now available for more Canberrans aged over 60 Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations are now …

ACT records 16 new cases of COVID-19, as Andrew Barr says he won't bend to pressure to open early
3 years, 6 months ago

ACT records 16 new cases of COVID-19, as Andrew Barr says he won't bend to pressure to open early

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 16 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, as Chief Minister Andrew Barr says he will not end lockdown early and be faced with the prospect of announcing daily deaths. Key points: None of today's cases were in quarantine for their entire infectious periods None of today's cases were in quarantine for their entire infectious periods ACT …

NSW and Victoria to leave lockdown with pubs open but premiers warn Covid cases will rise
3 years, 6 months ago

NSW and Victoria to leave lockdown with pubs open but premiers warn Covid cases will rise

Daily Mail  

The premiers of New South Wales and Victoria have told their citizens to 'prepare for the worst' with the Covid-ravaged states set to emerge from lockdown next month. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian felt more comfortable removing the east-west divide with a dramatic fall in new cases to just 1,083 - the lowest infection tally in over three weeks - with …

NSW records 1,351 COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths; Lismore and Albury LGAs go back into lockdown
3 years, 6 months ago

NSW records 1,351 COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths; Lismore and Albury LGAs go back into lockdown

ABC  

Large parts of regional NSW have come out of lockdown on Thursday but some will have restrictions re-imposed after the state recorded 1,351 new COVID-19 cases. Key points: Stay-at-home orders will come back into effect for Lismore and Albury at 6:00pm today There have been two COVID-19 cases in Albury and one in Lismore Twelve people died in the latest …

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria's coronavirus crisis worsens as 246 new cases are recorded
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Victoria's coronavirus crisis worsens as 246 new cases are recorded

Daily Mail  

Victoria recorded 246 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday - one more than Monday's figure - as the state rushes to vaccinate its Year 12 students before their end-of-year exams begin. Charlotte Sherlock, a Year 12 student at Brunswick Secondary College, rolled up her sleeve on Monday at the newly relocated Melbourne Museum vaccination site to promote the blitz. Only 90 …

ACT records 11 new cases of COVID-19 as government reduces advised time between AstraZeneca doses
3 years, 6 months ago

ACT records 11 new cases of COVID-19 as government reduces advised time between AstraZeneca doses

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases in the territory, with at least seven of those in the community while infectious. Key points: The ACT government is recommending Canberrans who are being vaccinated with AstraZeneca reduce the wait time between doses to between four and eight weeks The ACT government is recommending Canberrans who are being vaccinated with AstraZeneca …

Fears new COVID cases in south-east NSW will extend regional lockdown
3 years, 6 months ago

Fears new COVID cases in south-east NSW will extend regional lockdown

ABC  

There are concerns fresh cases of COVID-19 in the state's south-east could extend the NSW regional lockdown, which was set to finish this Friday. Key points: The first cases of COVID-19 in over a year have been detected across south-east NSW Bega MP Andrew Constance is calling for people to come forward for testing Vaccination rates are increasing, after the …

With COVID cases growing, Melbourne is following in Sydney's footsteps, but at what speed?
3 years, 6 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 …

Canberra lockdown extension leaves ACT sports organisations in 'holding pattern' as they keep finals hopes alive
3 years, 6 months ago

Canberra lockdown extension leaves ACT sports organisations in 'holding pattern' as they keep finals hopes alive

ABC  

The ACT lockdown extension has caused anxiety among sporting bodies in the territory, with the winter codes still hoping a timely ease in restrictions will allow them to resume competitions and complete finals series. Key points: Rugby league was the first sporting casualty of the ACT lockdown Rugby league was the first sporting casualty of the ACT lockdown Other winter …

Canberra's lockdown extended for two weeks as ACT records 13 new cases of COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Canberra's lockdown extended for two weeks as ACT records 13 new cases of COVID-19

ABC  

Canberra's lockdown has been extended for two weeks after the territory recorded 13 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19. Key points: The ACT's lockdown has been extended for two weeks until September 17 The ACT's lockdown has been extended for two weeks until September 17 At least eight of the newly announced cases were infectious while in the community At …

Australia’s Canberra extends COVID-19 lockdown
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia’s Canberra extends COVID-19 lockdown

Al Jazeera  

Australian capital reports 13 new cases as officials extend the city’s hard lockdown until at least September 17. Australia’s Canberra has extended its hard lockdown by a further two weeks as the capital city struggles to contain a surge in the highly infectious Delta variant. Canberra has been in lockdown for three weeks after a spate of cases believed to …

How Canberra's COVID-19 lockdown is impacting the capital's property market
3 years, 7 months ago

How Canberra's COVID-19 lockdown is impacting the capital's property market

ABC  

Cracking into Canberra's property market was already a struggle, but the current lockdown has made buying a home even more difficult. "Over the past four weeks we have seen the new listings count across the ACT fall by 16 per cent," CoreLogic's head of Australian research Eliza Owen said. Homes that have been on the market during the lockdown have …

Australia’s Melbourne to extend sixth COVID-lockdown
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia’s Melbourne to extend sixth COVID-lockdown

Al Jazeera  

Lockdown in Melbourne was due to end on Thursday, but authorities say this is no longer possible due to rising cases. Australian authorities say they will extend a lockdown of the country’s second-biggest city, Melbourne, as they struggle to quell a coronavirus outbreak driven by the highly infectious Delta variant. Meanwhile, neighbouring New South Wales state, which includes Australia’s most …

How NSW COVID numbers got so high, and why Victoria is 'on a knife edge'
3 years, 7 months ago

How NSW COVID numbers got so high, and why Victoria is 'on a knife edge'

ABC  

Just a month-and-a-half ago, Sydneysiders were holding their breath hoping daily COVID-19 cases wouldn't tip over into triple digits. "The important thing to know is that this is a different virus to what we've dealt with before in NSW, and in fact, anywhere in Australia," Professor Bennett said. Professor Bennett agreed, and said even with a "really organised response", Delta …

We mapped Delta's spread across Canberra. The data shows the lockdown appears to be suppressing COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

We mapped Delta's spread across Canberra. The data shows the lockdown appears to be suppressing COVID-19

ABC  

When authorities first detected COVID-19 in Canberra last year, it took 30 days for the ACT to record 100 cases. The ACT outbreak has now infected more than 200 people and authorities have been trying to manage a massive number of Canberrans in isolation — as many as 50,000 last week, though somewhat fewer now. The disease's known journey begins …

ACT records 21 new COVID-19 cases as government announces change in restrictions for some industries
3 years, 7 months ago

ACT records 21 new COVID-19 cases as government announces change in restrictions for some industries

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 21 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases in the territory’s outbreak to 211. Key points: Two people have now recovered from the virus, but the number of cases in hospital has grown to 11 Two people have now recovered from the virus, but the number of cases in hospital has grown …

ACT records 14 new COVID-19 cases as authorities try to contain growing outbreak
3 years, 7 months ago

ACT records 14 new COVID-19 cases as authorities try to contain growing outbreak

ABC  

The ACT has recorded 14 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections in the territory’s outbreak to 190. Key points: All of the ACT's 14 new infections are linked to other known COVID-19 cases All of the ACT's 14 new infections are linked to other known COVID-19 cases One person was infectious in the community for …

ACT records an additional nine COVID-19 cases, bringing total number of active infections to 176
3 years, 7 months ago

ACT records an additional nine COVID-19 cases, bringing total number of active infections to 176

ABC  

The ACT has recorded nine new COVID-19 cases, as the government announces Canberra's lockdown will not end before September 2. Key points: Chief Minister Andrew Barr confirmed the lockdown would not be lifted sooner than September 2 Chief Minister Andrew Barr confirmed the lockdown would not be lifted sooner than September 2 He also confirmed one positive case was in …

Origin of COVID-19 infection behind NT lockdown unknown, Chief Minister uncertain on Christmas travel
3 years, 7 months ago

Origin of COVID-19 infection behind NT lockdown unknown, Chief Minister uncertain on Christmas travel

ABC  

The Northern Territory Chief Minister says health authorities are still unsure how an infected man that caused lockdowns in Greater Darwin and Katherine last week caught coronavirus. Key points: The Chief Minister said the man could have caught the virus in the US He said he could not rule out longer lockdowns in the future The Chief Minister would not …

Australia COVID-19 panel backs reopening plans amid Delta surge
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia COVID-19 panel backs reopening plans amid Delta surge

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says ‘forever’ lockdowns will do more harm than good to the country, even as he acknowledges concern about infections. Australia can proceed with its reopening plans when the country reaches 70 to 80 percent vaccination levels, the government’s pandemic modelling adviser said, even as some states hinted they may not ease border curbs if Sydney fails …

NSW records its worst day of the COVID-19 pandemic so far against a backdrop of curfews, police and protests
3 years, 7 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 …

Australian Prime Minister hints at end to ‘Covid zero’
3 years, 7 months ago

Australian Prime Minister hints at end to ‘Covid zero’

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison hinted at an end to the country’s zero Covid-19 infections strategy in an opinion piece published Sunday, warning Australians to expect a rise in infections as restrictions relax. Morrison’s article comes as Sydney, Australia’s largest city, recorded 830 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, its highest number of daily new infections …

All of Victoria now in lockdown after more than 61 new COVID-19 cases, Shepparton outbreak grows
3 years, 7 months ago

All of Victoria now in lockdown after more than 61 new COVID-19 cases, Shepparton outbreak grows

ABC  

Regional Victoria has been placed back into lockdown, childcare has been closed to all but essential workers and rules have been tightened for Melbourne workplaces, Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed. Key points: The whole state entered the same lockdown settings from 1:00pm Saturday, but regional Victoria avoided a curfew Of the 61 new cases, 48 are linked to known outbreaks …

COVID: Sydney lockdown extended, masks required outside
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID: Sydney lockdown extended, masks required outside

India TV News  

A lockdown in Australia’s largest city was extended throughout September and tougher measures to curb the coronavirus’s delta variant were imposed Friday, including a curfew and a mask mandate outdoors. New South Wales state, which includes Sydney, reported 642 locally acquired infections in the latest 24-hour period, the fourth consecutive day of tallies exceeding 600. Elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region: …

Sydney extends Covid-19 lockdown until September-end; night curfew in some areas
3 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

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