Coronavirus Australia live: Harsh new restrictions in NSW
New coronavirus restrictions apply to cafes, restaurants and clubs, and weddings and funerals across NSW from today.
A youth prison near Melbourne is in lockdown after a teacher tested positive to the virus COVID-19.
New coronavirus restrictions apply to cafes, restaurants and clubs, and weddings and funerals across NSW from today.
For hospitality venues across the state, there will be mandatory sign-ins, prepared COVID-safe plans, a cap of 300 people and maximum group bookings of 10.
Australia has recorded 13,132 cases of coronavirus so far with 3444 in New South Wales, 1073 in Queensland, 7142 in Victoria, 447 in South Australia, 654 in Western Australia, 227 in Tasmania, 113 in the ACT and 32 in the Northern Territory
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