Over Half of Australia to Go Into Lockdown
More than half of Australia’s population will soon be in lockdown as health authorities continue to battle coronavirus outbreaks of the infectious Delta strain.
South Australia (SA) will enter tough restrictions for one week from 6 p.m. on Tuesday after five cases of the variant were detected in Adelaide.
Nine new local cases in Victoria have sparked a seven-day extension to the state’s lockdown which is now set to stretch until at least next Wednesday.
Victoria is also banning all travel from NSW for two weeks under new rules which will only exempt authorised workers and people with compassionate reasons.
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Mr Morrison said the government was focused on temporary and targeted measures to support workers and businesses.
“We’re moving swiftly but you have got to make sure you have got the design right so it is simple - very simple for businesses and it is rapid,” he told Sky News.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference at Kirribilli House in Sydney.
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National cabinet last month agreed to divide the responsibilities with the federal government committing to supporting households and asking the states to fund businesses.
More than 90,510 claims for COVID-19 disaster payments have been granted to NSW residents but the state’s extended lockdown means more federal support is expected.