The NSW lockdown, first introduced on June 26 and now extended until the end of September, has become more restrictive as COVID-19 case numbers have climbed. So why, after more than two months of lockdown, are case numbers still rising? And what will it take to flatten the curve?
Now, Shepparton’s outbreak has swelled above 75 cases, seeding into nearby Kyabram, Echuca and Merrigum, and the Goulburn valley has unwittingly found itself at the centre of the most significant Delta outbreak in regional Victoria. A third of Shepparton’s roughly 60,000 people are locked in their homes in isolation and the roads, as well as the supermarkets and cafes, are empty and quiet.
The chances of developing dangerous blood clots after being infected with the virus that causes Covid-19 far outweighs the risks of the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines, according to the largest study of its kind.
Father’s Day is fast approaching. Don’t let lockdown stop you from organising a gift for your dad, grandparent or any other special person in your life. These are the best gifts you can send straight to their door, or hold onto until you see them next.