NSW records two deaths, 141 new local COVID cases

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says New South Wales has recorded two deaths and 141 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 with 38 infectious in the community. The results come from 102,233 tests undertaken over the past 24 hours. “We had two deaths overnight, a woman in her 70s but also a woman in her 30s with no pre-existing conditions,” Ms Berejiklian said. “If anybody thinks this is a disease just affecting older people, please think again. “I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to those families, their loved ones who are grieving today, but please note that younger people without pre-existing conditions can also fall victim to this cruel disease. “What we have to do now is reduce the number of people infectious in the community. “That is a challenge for all of us and a challenge we take jointly, and I just urge everybody to please do the right thing. Please follow the health advice. “So thank you to all of you doing the right thing and to those of you who aren't, you should be ashamed of yourselves.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au