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Sydney police call for military to enforce lockdown

Police in Sydney want more powers to enforce a coronavirus lockdown

Police in Australia's largest city have requested military help to enforce a coronavirus lockdown as infections in Sydney reached a new record Thursday.

Officials announced 239 new infections in Sydney, a record for this outbreak, which now totals 2,810 cases.

Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/sydney-police-call-for-military-to-enforce-lockdown/news-story/e4c781a0225d1b54c2355370dd6aed1c