Canberra COVID-19 cluster grows to 28 as ACT lockdown extended for two weeks
3 years, 4 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, 1 month 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Western Australia's COVID-19 cases in hospital surge past 300 amid calls for restrictions to be reintroduced
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia
2 years, 9 months 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 …

More than 200 local COVID-19 cases recorded in Western Australia as new restrictions begin
2 years, 10 months 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
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 …

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

ACT records nine new cases of COVID-19 as the territory becomes Australia's most vaccinated jurisdiction
3 years, 2 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, 2 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 …

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 …

Victoria records 1,838 COVID cases and seven deaths, state to exit lockdown on Thursday
3 years, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 3 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 …

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

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 …

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

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

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

Origin of COVID-19 infection behind NT lockdown unknown, Chief Minister uncertain on Christmas travel
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 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 …

Australian Prime Minister hints at end to ‘Covid zero’
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

Canberra COVID-19 cluster grows to nine as ACT records two new local cases
3 years, 4 months ago

Canberra COVID-19 cluster grows to nine as ACT records two new local cases

ABC  

The ACT has recorded two new cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of active cases in Canberra to nine. Key points: One of the latest cases has no known links to the other confirmed cases One of the latest cases has no known links to the other confirmed cases A record 5,943 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the ACT …

Young people are disproportionately affected by the ACT's COVID-19 outbreak. Their response may make or break the lockdown
3 years, 4 months ago

Young people are disproportionately affected by the ACT's COVID-19 outbreak. Their response may make or break the lockdown

ABC  

Much remains unknown about the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak that sent Canberra into lockdown on Thursday. What is clear, however, is that this outbreak — which ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr called the "most serious public health risk that we have faced in the territory this year" — appears to pose a significant risk to younger Canberrans, for several …

ACT enters lockdown for seven days as four cases of COVID-19 recorded
3 years, 4 months ago

ACT enters lockdown for seven days as four cases of COVID-19 recorded

ABC  

The ACT has gone into lockdown for seven days, after the territory recorded four positive cases of COVID-19. Key points: The initial case — man in his 20s — had been infectious in the community since Sunday Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the new cases posed a "serious health risk" The snap shutdown, which began at 5:00pm, is the first …

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 …

Queensland records 16 community cases of COVID-19 on day three of lockdown
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland records 16 community cases of COVID-19 on day three of lockdown

ABC  

Queensland recorded 16 locally acquired cases on the south-east's third day of lockdown as authorities hinted at when restrictions could be relaxed. Key points: Queensland's Delta cluster across several major schools now stands at 47 cases Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says she's concerned she still does not know how all of the cases are linked School children have been …

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 …

No end in sight for COVID 'Phase A' on Australia's path out of lockdowns
3 years, 4 months ago

No end in sight for COVID 'Phase A' on Australia's path out of lockdowns

ABC  

The week began with a warning and then a tragedy, and ended with a reality check. An ADF soldier on patrol with police in Sydney during a previous lockdown in April 2020.. "It's no different to what we saw in Melbourne last year where the police worked hand in glove with the military to ensure they could have that intelligence-based …

Sydney lockdown extended four weeks as Covid delta surge worsens
3 years, 4 months ago

Sydney lockdown extended four weeks as Covid delta surge worsens

Live Mint  

Sydney’s month-long lockdown will be extended by at least another four weeks, with Australian authorities failing to flatten an outbreak of daily Covid-19 cases that on Wednesday surged to another record. Berejiklian has been criticized by some health experts and political rivals who say she was too slow to implement lockdown in the city of 6 million people, in a …

Coronavirus Australia: Millions of Victorians to be RELEASED from lockdown as Sydney cases soar
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: Millions of Victorians to be RELEASED from lockdown as Sydney cases soar

Daily Mail  

Victorians are set to be released from their fifth lockdown Victorians are on track to throw off the shackles of their fifth Covid lockdown on Wednesday, but the nightmare is only just beginning for Sydneysiders who could remain under stay-at-home orders until at least mid-September. NSW government has made a request for financial modelling to assess the devastating effect of …

Central West NSW stays in lockdown, but records another day of zero cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Central West NSW stays in lockdown, but records another day of zero cases

ABC  

The central west of New South Wales has recorded another day of zero new cases of COVID-19, following a positive case recorded in the region that sent 60,000 people into lockdown. Key points: One positive case of COVID-19 has been recorded in the Central West, no new cases have been identified since More than 15 per cent of the region's …

First regional lockdown in NSW as Delta strain of COVID-19 slips the Greater Sydney cordon
3 years, 5 months ago

First regional lockdown in NSW as Delta strain of COVID-19 slips the Greater Sydney cordon

ABC  

Parts of NSW's Central West are waking to a snap COVID-19 lockdown after cases leaked out of Greater Sydney’s growing Delta variant outbreak. Key points: Factory worker at Blayney in the NSW Central West tests positive The factory is now closed for cleaning as managers await test results for other workers Five sites in Orange named as venues of concerns …

South Australia 'moves into lockdown' after five COVID cases associated with Modbury Hospital cluster
3 years, 5 months ago

South Australia 'moves into lockdown' after five COVID cases associated with Modbury Hospital cluster

ABC  

South Australia has now entered lockdown, after health authorities confirmed the state's outbreak is the Delta strain. Key points: A fifth COVID case has been detected in South Australia The state went into lockdown from 6:00pm Schools will be closed from tomorrow They have so far identified five cases linked to the current cluster. A fourth case was announced on …

Lockdown returns in Australia’s Melbourne due to growing Covid clusters
3 years, 5 months ago

Lockdown returns in Australia’s Melbourne due to growing Covid clusters

India TV News  

Amid concern over rising Covid cases in Australia, country's largest city Melbourne has been put under 5-day strict lockdown, starting tonight. Melbourne’s fifth lockdown of the pandemic will apply across Victoria state, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said on Thursday. A three-week lockdown of Sydney and surrounding communities in New South Wales state had been due to end on Friday. Health …

Sydney's COVID-19 lockdown likely to be extended — but no-one knows when it will need to end
3 years, 5 months ago

Sydney's COVID-19 lockdown likely to be extended — but no-one knows when it will need to end

ABC  

The Premier Gladys Berejiklian is expected to officially announce today that the lockdown in Greater Sydney will be extended. The lockdown affecting Greater Sydney and its surrounds was tightened last week, and Dr Stanaway said she expected to see whether the tougher restrictions had slowed transmission over the next few days. Yesterday, after Ms Berejiklian and Prime Minister Scott Morrison …

NSW broke COVID-19 records yesterday, but Kerry Chant in 'two minds' about infection numbers
3 years, 5 months ago

NSW broke COVID-19 records yesterday, but Kerry Chant in 'two minds' about infection numbers

ABC  

NSW is bracing for another day of soaring COVID-19 cases, but the state's Chief Health Officer says higher case numbers aren't always a bad sign. Key points: The number of locally acquired cases in NSW exceeded 100 for the first time yesterday Kerry Chant said those numbers needed to be interpreted based on whether the patients were in isolation or …

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