In contrast to yesterday’s crowded scenes at Bondi Beach, Fairfield, in Sydney’s south-west was quiet, with streets close to empty. On the other hand, one of the largest COVID-19 testing stations in the state, at Fairfield Showgrounds, saw a steady stream of traffic.
NSW recorded the highest COVID tests on record today, numbering over 77,000, with the bulk of those conducted in south-west Sydney. It is thought that the high level of tests was due to a new order stipulating that any workers from the Fairfield Local Government Area need to get tested every 3 days if they are travelling outside the area for work.
97 new cases were detected today as pressure continued to mount on the State Government to tighten restrictions further.
Part of an ongoing series, ‘COVID-19 Diaries’.
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