Gladys Berejiklian has announced a strict lockdown for Sydney's Northern Beaches as 13 new cases recorded

The Northern Beaches will go into lockdown from 5pm Saturday evening until midnight on Wednesday, meaning residents can only leave the home if it is for an essential purpose.

A health alert at Sydney’s Northern Beaches Source: AAP

Sydney's Northern Beaches will enter lockdown from Saturday evening after the coronavirus cluster in the area grew to 40 cases overnight.

Speaking from Sydney on Saturday morning, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said there were 23 new cases recorded in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday night, including 10 cases already announced on Friday.

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