Sydney lockdown extension: what we know about the growing Covid outbreak and what’s next?

What does the extension mean for schools? What's going on in Sydney's south-western suburbs? And what happens if lockdown doesn't work? Here's what we know.

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The New South Wales government has announced an extension of the lockdown in greater Sydney to 16 July, and flagged the possibility of further restrictions for some areas in the city as Covid-19 cases continue to increase.

The premier, Gladys Berejiklian, also announced a return to home schooling once classes resume next week, while the health minister, Brad Hazzard, warned residents they may have to accept that the virus has a life which will continue in the community" beyond the lockdown.