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Sydney lockdown extended for two weeks as 97 new cases reported

David Marin-Guzman

Greater Sydney’s lockdown will be extended for another two weeks after NSW recorded 97 new cases, the second-highest daily total in the outbreak.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said restrictions, including online learning for schools, would remain in place until July 30 after noting 24 of the new cases were out in the community for their whole infectious period and seven for part of it.

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David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney. Connect with David on Twitter. Email David at david.marin-guzman@afr.com

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