Greater Sydney lockdown extended until August 28 after 177 new local cases

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says Greater Sydney’s lockdown will be extend for an additional four weeks after the state recorded 177 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 with 46 infectious in the community. “It was fairly obvious the way the numbers were going in the last few days, it would have not been possible for us to get out of lockdown tomorrow or Friday,” she said. “And given also the health advice, about where the situation is, it would have also not been realistic for the NSW government to make a decision about the next two weeks given where we are today. “For that reason, I will be announcing now that … Greater Sydney will be in lockdown for a further four weeks until the 28th of August. “That includes all of Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, the Blue Mountains, Shellharbour and Wollongong.” Ms Berejiklian also announced residents in the local government areas of Parramatta, Georges River and Campbelltown will not be allowed to leave for work unless they are a health or aged care worker or are on the limited list of authorised workers. The additional restrictions for the three LGAs will come into effect from midnight. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au