Prognosis
Australia Races to Stem Delta Variant as New Cases Emerge
- Darwin follows Sydney into lockdown; masks mandatory in Perth
- Outbreaks show pressure is increasing on Covid-zero strategy
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Australian authorities are racing to contain outbreaks of the highly contagious delta strain that have forced Sydney and Darwin into lockdown and put other major cities on high alert.
The outbreak in Sydney now numbers about 130 cases, with 18 more infections announced by New South Wales state on Monday. Contact tracers are battling to keep up with a growing list of exposure sites, including some domestic Virgin Australia flights after a cabin crew member tested positive for the virus.