Victoria has recorded 11 new local cases of coronavirus. All are linked to existing outbreaks but only one was in quarantine throughout their infectious period. Follow our live coverage | BroedeCarmody
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Tens of thousands of people in Sydney’s Penrith region are waking up to tougher lockdown restrictions this morning in a bid to reduce community transmission. Residents of suburbs like Kingswood and St Mary’s, in Sydney’s west, won’t be able to travel more than 5km from their homes and must wear masks outdoors at all times. Yesterday, NSW recorded 262 locally acquired cases of coronavirus. Of those, at least 46 were infectious in the community.
. Victoria recorded 11 new cases of coronavirus yesterday . Authorities have hinted that the current week-long lockdown will probably need to be extended.has been plunged into a snap lockdown after a taxi driver was found to have been infectious in the community for several days. All eyes will be on today’s case numbers.
And in overseas news, the Tokyo Olympics have officially wrapped. The United States topped this year’s medal tally, with 39 gold medals . Australia finished the Games in sixth place overall with 17 gold medals. The next Games will be held in France.
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