NSW makes face masks mandatory as state records seven new Covid cases

Gladys Berejiklian announces new measures for greater Sydney and $200 on-the-spot fines, as Victoria's hard border takes effect

The New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian, said she does not want to restrict business activity, jobs or economic activity", announcing new restrictions including mandatory masks, as seven new cases of community transmission of coronavirus were announced on Saturday.

Meanwhile Victoria's hard border blocking travel from NSW took effect, with the Victorian health minister, Martin Foley, saying he would not apologise for taking tough measures to prevent virus spread. The ACT health department also announced non-ACT residents travelling from affected areas of NSW would now need an exemption.