Prognosis

Sydney to Know Wednesday If ‘Last Lockdown’ to be Extended

A Covid-19 public health order sign for social distancing on Bondi Beach on July 4.Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg

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By Georgie McKay

July 6, 2021 at 1:46 AM UTC

Updated on

July 6, 2021 at 4:28 AM UTC

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Authorities in Sydney are seeking to take measures to ensure the Australian city’s current two-week lockdown is its last during the pandemic, in a signal that stay-at-home orders may be extended beyond Friday.