As the Delta variant cluster grows, Sydney implements a lockdown

Four new cases were announced on Monday, bringing the total number of infections in the cluster to 11.

Of these cases, two were announced yesterday morning, and two more were recorded after the official reporting period. The latter case will be included in the figures for tomorrow.

The two cases announced on Sunday were a woman in her 50s and a man from Sutherland Shire. Both are close contacts of previously reported cases and have been in isolation.

Other cases include women in their 50s from the northern suburbs of Sydney and men in their 30s from the eastern suburbs. Both are close contacts of known cases and have been in isolation.

With more than 25,000 tests conducted yesterday, the New South Wales Department of Health urged more people to come forward for testing, adding that it is “critical” to prevent further spread.

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Masks already have a series of restrictions Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour have all been implemented, but an expert warned that stricter regulations may be needed to control the epidemic.

Epidemiologist and World Health Organization consultant Professor Mary-Louis McLaws told ABC Radio that New South Wales needs to take the delta virus outbreak “very seriously”.

She said that if there are more than “one or two” new local cases, officials should seriously consider implementing a three-day lockdown.

“If the number rises further, we should really consider implementing a three-day lockdown,” she said.

Professor McLoughs also said that all public places in the Greater Sydney area should be mandatory to wear masks.

The Prime Minister does not rule out stricter restrictions

On Sunday, Governor Gladys Berejiklian said that although the authorities did not want to expand restrictions, they would do so if necessary.

“At this stage, we don’t want to make a decision to make masks mandatory throughout the Greater Sydney area, but if the situation changes overnight, we will have to consider this option,” she said.

“The strongest message I want to convey to our community is that we work on the basis of trust, and unless absolutely necessary, we will not impose any burden on the community. At this stage, given the number of cases and the risks, we think [what] It is appropriate for us to do so. “

Ms Berejiklian said that the next few days will be critical for New South Wales and that any further restrictions “will depend on what happens in the next few days, if any”.

She urged people with even the mildest symptoms to be tested so that the authorities can trace any potential chain of transmission.

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“We know that everyone is tired. We are all. We must continue to do the right thing until we vaccinate the majority of the population. This is what we must endure,” the prime minister said.

“What we are asking people to do today is what we can do, but what I want to say is that if cases continue to appear in the community, we will need to consider going further, but I hope this is not the case. I hope in the next Things will calm down in a few days, and we don’t have to go any further.”

A number of changes to mask restrictions began at 4 pm on Sunday, including extending the requirement to wear masks on public transportation to Wollongong and Shellharbour.

Previously, this restriction only applied to Greater Sydney and Blue Mountains, but it was extended after a confirmed case in Wollongong.

Now, indoor places in certain local government areas must also wear masks, including Bayside, Canada Bay, Sydney, Randwick, Inner West, Waverley and Woollahra.

These indoor venues include retail and commercial venues that provide goods and services to the public, game rooms, entertainment facilities, places of worship, residential elderly care facilities (but not for residents), and front-end staff in reception venues.

Violation of mask restrictions will result in a fine of $200.

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Authorities race to avoid “super communicator incident”

The introduction of the new mask directive is to help avoid the “super communicator incident” This could lead to a surge in cases in Sydney and surrounding areas.

“As we heard a few days ago, there were a few brief exchanges [that has led to infection] We know this is extremely contagious, and some people spread it more than others,” Ms. Berejiklian said.

“And what we want to avoid at this stage is the super-spreader incident. In this epidemic, we have not experienced a super-spreader incident. This is what we want to prevent.”

Chief Health Officer Dr. Kerry Chant said that at the moment everything seems to be related and explainable, but emphasizes the importance of high detection rates.

She called on Sydneysiders to “apply maximum testing capabilities to our laboratories” and said “the faster we can diagnose cases, the faster we can stop the spread of this virus”.

The highly contagious nature of the Delta variant puts the authorities on high alert, and the virus appears to be spread through brief contact.

CCTV footage showed a man in his 50s was infected with the virus After just passing the “airspace” of the limousine driver, Who is the center of the latest outbreak? Myer in Westfield Bondi Junction.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said over the weekend: “This 50-year-old gentleman stayed near the limousine driver for no more than a few seconds.”

“In the passing situation, he seems to be in the range of 10 to 50-60 cm.

“Each of them stood not far from each other for a short time, and then it seemed that one of them might have passed through the airspace occupied by the other.”

Mr. Hazzard called on anyone who had visited Westfield Bondi Junction within the time specified on the NSW Health website to be tested, even if they were not in one of the specific stores or websites mentioned.

Sydney’s Covid-19 exposure list increases

The list of places visited by known Covid-19 cases is rapidly increasing and now includes the western suburbs and the Illawarra region.

It is now exposed in Leichhardt, Drummoyne, Castle Hill, Fairy Meadow in Illawarra, Merrylands and Campbelltown.

Anyone who visits the following places at the following times is considered Close contact Covid cases, even if they receive a negative result, must be tested immediately and quarantined for 14 days.

Barangaroo: David Jones Bondi, June 12, 10.55-11.15 a.m.

Bondi intersection: California Nails, Building 2, Sydney International Building, June 16, 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm; Harry’s Coffee Kitchen, June 15 3.10-3.55 pm, Meyer Bondi, June 12, 11.15-11.50 am; Tea Garden Hotel June 13th from 5pm to 5:15pm; Sourdough Bakery from 12.35-12-50pm on June 11th; David Jones from 3.55-4.15pm on June 15th; June 13th from 1.30pm to 4pm Event cinema

Drummoyne, Birkenhead Point brand outlet stores: Country Road June 15th 12.30pm-1pm; June 15th 12.30pm-1pm sowing; Nike June 15th 12.50pm-1.15pm; North Wall June 15th in the morning 11.35-11.50

Fairy Meadow: Broken Drum Café from 9.55am to 10.05am on June 18th

New city: June 13th, 2pm to 3pm, Adora Handmake Chocolates

North Ryde: Cemetary Cafe Macquarie Park June 15th from 1:00 pm to 1:20 pm

Northmead: Northmead Bowling Club 3.30-10.15 pm on June 13

Red fern: Twisted Olive on June 13th 12.50pm-1.20pm; Wax Car Wash Cafe 12.25-1.10 noon on June 14th

Shellharbour: Baby bunting from 4.30-5.15 pm on June 18

Sydney: Fitness First Pitt St Platinum on June 16th from 12:15 noon to 1:30 pm; Fitness First Bond St Platinum on June 17th from 3.10-4.30 pm

Tempe: Salvos store on June 16 from 9 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and 2.15 p.m. to 2.45 p.m.

Vaucluse: Rocco on June 14th from 10:55 am to 11:30 am; Belle Cafe June 11th from 9.15-9.50am, June 12th from 10.20-10.45am and 1.20-1.50pm, June 13th from 11.30am- 12 pm, June 15th, 9.50-10.25 am; June 12th, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm Japanese cuisine Vaucluse

There are more Free contact A list of places on the NSW Health website, Find the complete list here.