In Australia, the corona measures have been very strict since the beginning of the pandemic, and local lockdowns are not uncommon. In the Sydney region, the corona numbers continue to rise, and easing is not in sight.
The corona lockdown in the greater Sydney area will be extended until the end of September due to the increasing number of infections. This was said by the regional head of government of the Australian state of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian.
In addition, she announced further measures against the spread of the virus: From Monday on, people should wear a mask as soon as they leave their house, unless they do sports. In particularly affected regions, however, outdoor sports are limited to one hour a day. In addition, there will be a curfew between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
The state of New South Wales, in which the metropolis of Sydney is also located, reported 642 new infections on Friday. According to the authorities, this is the second highest value since the outbreak of the pandemic. Sydney and large parts of the state have been in lockdown since the end of June.
The country with a population of 25 million was able to successfully fight the pandemic over a long period of time with strict measures. Experts blame a sluggish vaccination campaign and the delta variant for the increasing numbers. In total, more than 41,500 corona cases have been confirmed since the beginning of the pandemic. More than 970 people have died related to the virus.
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