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New South Wales has recorded another 15 COVID-19 cases which are all linked to the Northern Beaches outbreak.
More than 38 000 people came forward for testing in New South Wales in the past 24 hours.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has thanked people for complying with the health measures.
[["I'm pleased to see overnight we've had 15 locally acquired cases all of which are linked to the Avalon cluster.]]
Border restrictions are now in effect for travellers from Greater Sydney and the central coast of New South Wales.
Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory now have quarantine measures.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says this may be a difficult time for some people.
[["I know that will be incredibly upsetting and frustrating but at the same time people will understand that these precautions are going to be necessary to avoid something worse. So we are just going to have to push through. ]]
Overseas, the United States, Israel, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy have banned flights to and from the United Kingdom after reports of a new virus strain.
Experts say the new strain seems very contagious.
Scientist Sir Mark Walport says virus mutations are common.
In the United States, people aged over 75 and essential workers will be the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are being delivered to healthcare facilities today.
There are calls for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek an extension to a post-Brexit transition period.
It comes as the European Union and British negotiators continue talks about a Brexit trade deal.
British officials say the European Union's demands were unreasonable and has called on them to make concessions.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say their new charity will help feed people in disaster zones around the world.
The Archewell Foundation will work with a celebrity chef to quickly build kitchens during natural disaster emergencies.
The kitchens will also provide emergency schooling and medical care.
In sport, seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was second in the vote.
The Liverpool football team were named Team of the Year.
