Sydney lockdown extension confirmed as NSW records 27 new community cases. Video / 9 NewsGreater Sydney will remain in lockdown for at least another week from Friday as NSW records 27 new cases of Covid-19. "The reason why the New South Wales government has taken this position is because we don't want to be in a situation where we are constantly having to move between lockdown, no lockdown, lockdown, no lockdown," she said. Photo / Getty ImagesNSW recorded 35 new cases on Monday — an equal daily high — and 18 new cases yesterday. Urgent Covid alert at Sydney Opera HouseThe Sydney Opera House is on high alert after a subcontractor worked at the iconic building for six days while potentially infectious with Covid-19.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 06, 2021 21:18 UTC