SBS Hindi News 18 August 2021: NSW records highest daily COVID-19 cases as Queensland set to relax restrictions

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant (middle left ) and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian (right) arrive for a COVID-19 press conference update in Sydney. Source: AP

In this SBS Hindi news bulletin: NSW records its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases with 633 infections, three deaths; Queensland set to relax state-wide restrictions from Friday, 20 August; India records a 40 per cent rise in daily COVID-19 cases and more.

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