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Sydney Covid-19 cluster grows as Queensland also records new local case

Mask wearing rules expand in NSW as local Sydney cluster grows (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)

Mask wearing is now mandatory in seven local government areas in Sydney, as the city's eastern suburbs cluster grows. Source: AAP

Mask wearing rules have been expanded in New South Wales, as Sydney's eastern suburbs cluster grows. Meanwhile, Queensland authorities are investigating how a flight attendant tested positive after 14 days in hotel quarantine.


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Mask wearing rules have been expanded in New South Wales, as Sydney's eastern suburbs cluster grows. Meanwhile, Queensland authorities are investigating how a flight attendant tested positive after 14 days in hotel quarantine.



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