NSW reports 18 new Covid-19 cases, the highest number in three months

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New South Wales has recorded its highest number of new Covid-19 cases in three months, prompting the state government to issue a warning against attending gatherings larger than 10 people and dramatically increase the number of contract tracers working in its health department.

NSW recorded 18 new Covid-19 cases up until 8pm on Saturday, including three people who have no identified links to known clusters". It is the highest total number of cases recorded in the state since 19 April, when 21 cases were reported.