The deadly cluster outbreak at Newmarch House in Sydney, which has killed two elderly residents and threatens more lives, is under investigation. 9News
Thirteen problem areas in Sydney and across the state have also been pinpointed for COVID-19 testing by NSW Health authorities.
The return on May 11 will not mean full classrooms or all teachers together in the staffroom, she said. The premier also announced $140 million funding will be injected into primary industries agriculture, horticulture and forestry, especially in communities heavily impacted by the summer's bushfires.
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