Covid restrictions will tighten in Greater Sydney from next week. "Our already fragile rural and regional health system will be unable to cope with increases in cases," AMA NSW President Danielle McMullen said in a statement. Restrictions also tighten in Greater Sydney from next week, with exercise restricted to five kilometres from home, down from 10 for some parts. In newly-locked down regional areas, people must only leave their residence for an essential reason. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said he hoped the regional NSW lockdown would not persist for longer than seven days.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 15, 2021 01:30 UTC