NSW Covid update: stronger restrictions for Sydney as Gladys Berejiklian flags lockdown extension
by Josh Taylor from World news | The Guardian on (#5M0TC)
Premier says it's concerning 29 out of 44 new coronavirus cases were out in the community during their infectious period
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Restrictions will be tightened in Sydney, with the New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian, warning the really concerning" increase in Covid numbers could stymie plans to lift lockdown at the end of next week.
Of the 44 new cases recorded up to 8pm on Thursday, 29 were either partially or fully in the community and not isolating during their infectious period.
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