- NSW still has a large number of infectious people in community.
- Majority of new cases in Queensland are children.
- Victoria records two new cases.
- South Australia eases some COVID-19 restrictions.
New South Wales
NSW has recorded 207 new locally acquired cases, with at least 50 in the community while infectious. A man in his nineties who had received one dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine died in Liverpool Hospital.
Up to 300 Australian Defence Force personnel are assisting NSW Police to "deliver food parcels, conduct welfare door-knocks and go through compliance checks" in eight local government areas. The army is not armed.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian urges people to get vaccinated. Find here the list of vaccination clinics.
Queensland
Queensland has recorded 13 new locally acquired cases with the majority being children under 10 years old. All cases are linked to the existing cluster, and the total of active cases is 31.
Treasurer Cameron Dick announces $260 million package to support Queensland businesses, particularly small and medium sized enterprises.
The lockdown, now extended until Sunday 8th of August, is in place in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Moreton Bay, Noosa, Redland, Scenic Rim, Somerset and the Sunshine Coast.
Last 24 hours around Australia
- Victoria has recorded two new locally acquired cases linked to existing outbreaks and in quarantine while infectious.
- In South Australia mandatory masks remain while sports can return for competition with some conditions with regards to the number of spectators.
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Quarantine, travel, testing clinics and pandemic disaster payment
Quarantine and testing requirements are managed and enforced by state and territory governments:
If you want to travel overseas, you may be able to apply online for an exemption. Click here for more information about the conditions to leave Australia. There are temporary measures for international flights that are regularly reviewed by the government and updated on the Smart Traveller website.
- News and information over 60 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus
- Relevant guidelines for your state or territory: NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, ACT, Tasmania.
- Information about the COVID-19 vaccine in your language.
Visit the translated resources published by NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service:
Testing clinics in each state and territory:
Pandemic disaster payment information in each state and territory:
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