Why Sydney’s local lockdowns didn’t work
Jill MargoSenior writer
Locking down local government areas during the pandemic may have been ineffective in stopping the spread of COVID-19, a new study from Sydney University has found.
Between July and September 2021, residents of so-called LGAs of concern suffered under much tougher rules than other Sydneysiders. Only essential workers could leave the areas.
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Jill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com
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