The Sydney outbreak continues to grow. Photo: Getty ImagesNSW has recorded 112 new local Covid-19 cases, marking the worst day of the Greater Sydney outbreak to date. Of the 112 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday, at least 46 were out in the community for part or all of their infectious period. NSW has now recorded almost 680 Covid-19 cases in the community since June 16, when the Bondi cluster first emerged. The state and federal governments, meanwhile, continue to nut out additional financial aid as the Greater Sydney lockdown drags on.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 12, 2021 01:30 UTC