Curfews, more mask rules, and limits to exercising — the NSW government has introduced a raft of new restrictions as the state's COVID-19 outbreak continues to balloon. This is what you need to know.
Childcare and disability caree employees who live or work in the LGAs of concern will have 10 days to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, if they want to keep working.
From the same day, anyone entering an LGA of concern for work must carry a worker permit issued by Service NSW.The new orders include police escorts and welfare checks for non-complying residents.Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said officers would be able to lock down apartment blocks and residential premises that are infected with COVID-19.
This week, police have issued more than 3,500 fines, which Commissioner Fuller said was disappointing.
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