Sydney COVID crisis deepens
Sydney's COVID-19 lockdown has been tightened again, after 239 new infections were announced — the highest daily number since the virus first arrived early last year.
The new restrictions will effectively mean people in some areas of Sydney cannot travel more than 5km from their homes, and come on top of the lockdown extension and sweeping changes to shopping, schooling and construction announced yesterday.
The new rules affect the eight Sydney local government areas (LGAs) where the spread of COVID-19 is most pronounced.
Police Commissioner Mick Fuller sought extra powers for police to ensure compliance in the eight LGA's, and says thousands of extra police will be out to enforce the new rules.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-29/nsw-covid-record-as-239-new-infections-discovered/100332578
