After recording more than 2000 fresh cases in the past week, Saturday's number has set a record for case numbers in NSW. Premier Gladys Berejiklian told reporters on Saturday the Cumberland shire is the new front of the virus spread, with Marylands, Auburn and Granville of particular concern. Bayside, Strathfield and Burwood will be added to the list of LGAs subject to additional restrictions from Saturday. Additional cases have also been identified overnight in Bexley Banksia and Rockdale. Meanwhile, authorities have ramped up compliance checks in NSW supermarkets this weekend.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 14, 2021 01:39 UTC