The Morrison Government does not expect states and territories to reimpose COVID-19 lockdowns despite a worrying surge in infections.
More than 3800 new daily cases have been recorded across NSW and Victoria combined, fuelled by open borders and Christmas travel.
"I'd probably encourage everyone to think about continuing to wear masks, particularly in settings that are indoor, public indoor spaces that may not be well-ventilated. Think about wearing a mask. It's a simple, easy thing to do. "There are so many simple things that are effective that could be reinstituted that won't affect people's lives too much," he told the ABC.He also urged NSW to bring back QR code check-ins en masse instead of reserving them for settings classified as high risk.
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