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Why Sydney’s local lockdowns didn’t work

Jill Margo

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 was a senior writer at The Australian Financial Review.

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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/policy/health-and-education/why-sydney-s-local-lockdowns-didn-t-work-20220322-p5a6vh