Greater Sydney lockdown set to be extended for a week

Greater Sydney's lockdown is set to be extended for a week with several reports suggesting an extension will be unveiled during today’s press conference at 11am. A New South Wales crisis cabinet meeting has reportedly agreed to extend Greater Sydney's restrictions until at least July 16. It means school students will be learning from home when term three starts next Tuesday. There will also reportedly be no easing of restrictions in regional New South Wales. Premier Gladys Berejiklian says while keenness to reopen the economy is key, a need for balance is required given the nature of the Delta variant. The premier says she wants this to be the last lockdown until most of the state's population is vaccinated.