Victoria has done the right thing by locking down their hotspot suburbs in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 , according to New South Wales Health Minister BradHazzard.
Victoria has done the right thing by locking down their hotspot suburbs in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 , according to New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Tuesday that he will be locking down 10 postcodes across Melbourne after double digit spikes in COVID-19 cases over consecutive days. “We are concerned here in New South Wales,” Mr Hazzard told Sky News.
He said despite NSW relative success with tackling the novel virus, the government is well aware an outbreak could occur if strict health procedures are not adhered to. “We shouldn’t be cocky or complacent in New South Wales or indeed any state or territory," he said. “These sorts of issues can occur, it’s a human system.” Mr Hazzard also announced strict new rules for those that have been in the Victorian hotspots.
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