1/12/2024 0 Comments Melbourne in lockdown today![]() ![]() “I do hope tomorrow we can take a moment … to enjoy these hard-earned freedoms and be proud of the strength and resilience that has carried us so far.”Ī significant spike in coronavirus infections in southern NSW has contributed to a jump in today’s case numbers.įifty-one of the 372 new local cases reported in NSW today were in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, which had previously been recording daily figures between 10 and 18 cases over the past week. There will be more cases of COVID as we go forward and it’s really important we continue to stick to social distancing and other COVID safe behaviours we have learnt. “We are now in the good position to start to reopen and get back to things we love. He said there were still high case numbers, but they would have been in the tens of thousands without restrictions. “Thank you for staying the course, for looking out for one another, for getting vaccinated and protecting our healthcare system.” Professor Cowie said he could not be more pleased to sign off on the orders which will release the state from lockdown tonight. There were 214 cases recorded in regional areas. There is still an increasing number of cases in the south-east of Melbourne, where 717 cases were recorded, making up a third of new infections. ![]() Victoria’s Acting Chief Health Officer Ben Cowie. We want to thank you for what you’ve done for our children right across NSW.” “We want you to go out, have a great time. ![]() “, this is a big thank you,” Mr Perrottet said. There will be a $250 voucher made available early next year for households across the state, to be used in the discover aspect of the current “dine and discover” program, and redeemable on entertainment or recreation. He said the strategy is focused on securing a strong economic rebound, targeted and timely support for industries that have been significantly impacted, and support for regional NSW. Mr Perrottet said 300,000 people in the state lost their job last year and around 250,000 in the latest lockdown period after the Delta outbreak began in June. “Our goal, our aim is to get every single person back into a job as quickly as possible,” he said. He said significant financial support had been provided over the course of the pandemic with the aim of getting people back into work and keeping businesses open. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Treasurer Matt Kean this afternoon. ![]()
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