Greater Sydney lockdown to be extended by four weeks as NSW records 172 local COVID-19 cases

SBS News understands the Greater Sydney lockdown, which is due to lift on 30 July, will be extended by four weeks to 27 August.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is expected to announce a four-week extension to the Greater Sydney COVID-19 lockdown on Wednesday. Source: AAP

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is expected to announce a four-week extension to the Greater Sydney COVID-19 lockdown on Wednesday.

SBS News understands the Greater Sydney lockdown, which is due to lift on 30 July, will be extended by four weeks to 27 August after the crisis cabinet held talks on Tuesday.

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