WA Premier Mark McGowan stokes the flames of an ongoing feud with the NSW Government by saying the state should be aiming to eliminate "the virus from Sydney" and not just "tick along" with COVID-19.
NSW records four new locally acquired coronavirus infections as travellers from Brisbane in NSW are ordered to self-isolate until Monday evening. The NSW Government also confirms the northern beaches lockdown will end at 12:01am on Sunday.
NSW records seven COVID-19 cases, mandatory masks introduced in Greater Sydney
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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a range of coronavirus restrictions, including mandatory masks in indoor settings and lifting lockdown orders in the southern half of Sydney s northern beaches.
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NSW Health recorded seven COVID-19 cases, one of which is under investigation
The Premier also announced several venue types will have reduced capacity
The changes came as state health authorities recorded seven new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8:00pm, with one of those being an inner-south-western Sydney case whose source on infection remains under investigation.
Sydney s new coronavirus restrictions explained, from masks to gym classes and weddings
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed masks will be mandatory on public transport, in supermarkets and other places.
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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a raft of new restrictions for Greater Sydney on Saturday, including answering long-held calls for mandatory mask-wearing.
As of midnight on Saturday, anyone picking up groceries, going to the movies, heading to the salon or going to places of worship in Greater Sydney is now required to wear a mask.