The lockdown imposed on millions across Greater Sydney has been extended by another month at least, with new rules now imposed.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the strict stay-at-home orders would be in place until the end of September at least after the state recorded 642 new infections on Friday.
The Premier said authorities were forced to ramp up restrictions due to younger residents failing to comply with health directions.A curfew will be imposed from 9pm to 5am which authorities said would “help reduce the movement of young people”.All school exams or professional development related activities will be moved to online, except for those doing their HSC.
NSW Police will also be given special powers to lockdown entire apartment complexes amid threats of Covid-19 infections.Source:News Corp Australia By August 30, childcare workers and disability support workers who live or work in the LGAs of concern must have had their first vaccination dose, while those who work outside these areas will only be permitted to work if rapid antigen testing is implemented at their worksite or they have received at least one dose.
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