01.09.2021
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ACT reports 23 new local cases of COVID-19 after Canberra lockdown extended

The capital’s lockdown has been extended for another fortnight amid concerns about unlinked infections - but there is some good news.
Georgie MooreBy Georgie Moore

NSW records 1116 new cases of COVID-19 overnight

The ACT has recorded 23 new coronavirus cases following the extension of Canberra’s lockdown for another fortnight.

Concerns about continued unlinked infections, and people unknowingly out and about with the virus, means lockdown will run until at least September 17.

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said 14 of Wednesday’s cases are linked and 11 had been in quarantine throughout their infectious period.

He earlier warned restrictions could not ease significantly until at least 80 per cent of the eligible population had been vaccinated.

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The outbreak in NSW, which has recorded its fifth straight day of 1000-plus new local cases, means Canberra remains vulnerable.

To soften the blow of another two weeks of lockdown, the ACT is relaxing some restrictions including allowing small weddings, funerals and outdoor gatherings.