The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has changed its Covid-19 risk rating from green to amber, requiring masks to be worn in all hospital areas and visitor numbers monitored to protect staff and patients.In a statement, NSW Health .
An estimated 25,000 year 12 students are expected to show up at the popular Gold Coast Schoolies hub this weekend, while revellers took to the Sydney harbourside to enjoy house jams
Federal and state governments have issued tepid recommendations for mask wearing and social distancing, while refusing to announce any significant restrictions to halt the spread.
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