Sydney's current social distancing 'inadequate' in controlling COVID-19 outbreak, modelling shows

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The current level of social distancing in Sydney is inadequate to control the COVID-19 outbreak, according to University of Sydney modelling, with residents needing to further reduce social interactions such as shopping.

The modelling, which analysed the current situation up until 13 July, found that only about 40 per cent of the Sydney population is observing social distancing.

“Our modelling indicates that the level of social distancing currently attained in Sydney is inadequate for the outbreak control.”with 28 people out and about in the community while infectious. The number of new cases is down from the 97 cases reported on Wednesday, which Premier Gladys Berejiklian said showed the lockdown measures were “having an impact”.

“The same goes for chatting with neighbours, and other activities which involve being around people outside your household. Premier Gladys Berejiklian responded on Thursday by saying “the vast majority of retail shops are not open”, and she urged Sydney residents to take responsibility for their own movements and only leave home for essential reasons.

“It’s pretty clear that most people regard their work as essential but from a public health point of view, not everyone’s work is essential. If you’re selling food at a supermarket, that is clearly essential. If you are selling CDs at JB Hi-Fi, that is not essential,” he said.

 

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Some not so essential workers such as removalists are allowed to move around in Sydney spreading the virus.

But Gladys GOLD STANDARD is working 🧐🤔

A stage 4 lockdown is needed for Sydney

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So that’s now two top academic institutions saying Sydney is not locked down enough. When will GladysB listen?

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