'Unprecedented': Drones and troops rushed to NSW-Victoria border | AlexSmithSMH
NSW recorded 10 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday, all returned travellers."It will be based on health advice," she said. She also urged other states to open their borders to NSW, given the strong action it was taking to ensure that Victorians could not travel into NSW.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said an early morning phone hook-up on Monday with Ms Berejiklian and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews resulted in them agreeing to go ahead with the border closure. Apart from people with special permits, the border is only open to truck drivers, returning travellers, and emergency workers
Ms Berejiklian said anyone could apply for a permit if they "feel they will be impacted by the closure". Applications for permits would be available from Service NSW from Tuesday.The Liberal MP for Albury Justin Clancy said protecting the health of residents was critical but the closure had to be managed carefully so border towns were not severely impacted.
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