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New South Wales has recorded another 22 local cases of Covid-19 overnight
Only 11 of the cases were in isolation for the entire time they were infectious
Case since 8pm found in a student nurse who worked at two Sydney hospitals
Worked at Fairfield Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital while infectious
All of the cases though are linked to previous infections, health officials said
Concerns are growing the Delta Covid variant is spreading faster in children
New infections included two at South Coogee Public School in Sydney s east
More than 1,300 students at Rose Bay Secondary School are in self-isolation
Epidemiologist said evidence globally showed risk Delta may pose in children
Said Delta may create a different situation in schools than original virus strain
The school site will be closed from today while the premises is deep cleaned. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our staff and students at all times, a NSW Education spokesperson told 9news.com.au in a statement. We will continue to work closely with NSW Health to ensure the health and safety of our school community is maintained.
An additional two South Coogee Public School students were among 18 new virus cases announced yesterday.
Both students are close contacts of the two previously reported cases, bringing the total number of students with COVID-19 at the school to four.
A financial support package, including grants of between $5000 and $10,000 for small businesses (with an annual turnover of more than $75,000 but below the payroll tax threshold of $1.2 million) and tourism businesses (with turnover between $75,000 and $10 million), as well as payroll tax deferrals was announced.
In addition, there will also be an extension of the Dine & Discover voucher program to the end of August, and vouchers will be able to be used for takeaway dining. The NSW government will also invest $10.3 million in providing support and temporary accommodation for the homeless.
Asked if it was possible Greater Sydney’s lockdown could end before the scheduled two weeks, Ms Berejiklian said she will follow Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant’s advice.