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New South Wales has recorded 3057 Covid-19 cases and two deaths just days before families and friends across the state are expected to gather for Christmas.

Tuesday’s pandemic reports suggest the COVID-19 third wave is accelerating in NSW and may be stabilising or slowing in Victoria.

Lockdowns have been ruled out and the Boxing Day Test will go ahead as planned, but Victorian officials may bring in density caps on events such as the Australian Open.

When Scott Morrison logs in to a virtual national cabinet meeting from his Canberra office at midday, he will be greeted by premiers and chief ministers divided over how to tackle Omicron. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will not go back into lockdowns, but a recommendation from the country’s chief health officers for using masks in indoor settings is “very sensible”.

Lockdowns have been ruled out and the Boxing Day Test will go ahead as planned, but Victorian officials may bring in density caps on events such as the Australian Open.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will not go back into lockdowns, but a recommendation from the country’s chief health officers for using masks in indoor settings is “very sensible”.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will not go back into lockdowns, but a recommendation from the country’s chief health officers for using masks in indoor settings is “very sensible”.

Lockdowns have been ruled out and the Boxing Day Test will go ahead as planned, but Victorian officials may bring in density caps on events such as the Australian Open.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will not go back into lockdowns, but a recommendation from the country’s chief health officers for using masks in indoor settings is “very sensible”.