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NSW Health Minister BradHazzard says the Delta variant of COVID-19 is a “formidable foe” capable of counterattacking the government’s public health orders.

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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the Delta variant of COVID-19 is a “formidable foe” capable of counterattacking the government’s public health orders. Residents of Greater Sydney are preparing for tighter restrictions after the state recorded 29 new locally acquired cases up until 8pm on Friday. Minister Hazzard has urged the Sydneysiders to “stay away from other people” to curb the spread of the virus. “The Delta variant is proving to be a very formidable foe,” he said.

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