NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro says the government 'lost control' of Sydney's Covid-19 outbreak. Video / SunriseThe foundations have been laid for Sydney's lockdown extension to be announced today. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian hinted the shutdown would be extended after locally transmitted cases of Covid-19 ran rampant. There are now 65 Covid cases in Sydney's hospitals, with 21 of those in intensive care and four who require ventilation. Sydney's total Covid-19 outbreak has now grown to 767 since June 16 when the first case was reported.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 13, 2021 22:26 UTC