Crowds for SCG Test an ‘unnecessary risk’ amid COVID-19 cluster in Greater Sydney

Speaking on ABC’s Weekend Breakfast, epidemiology expert Professor Raina MacIntyre explained why hosting up to 24,000 spectators at the New Year’s Test was “quite risky”. “I think it is an… more

Mask mandate for Sydney more effective than lockdown...

Mask mandate for Sydney more effective than lockdown now that Christmas and New Year over, expert says. More drastic restrictions may be needed if Christmas and New Year gatherings cause COVID super… more

Health experts warn of danger from Premier’s ‘mixed message’.

Epidemiologists are calling for a crowdless New Year’s Test at the SCG, to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and encourage compliance with other restrictions. UNSW Professor of Global Biosecurity… more

Crowds at SCG during Sydney COVID- 19 outbreak: It’s just not cricket.

Opinion by Professor Raina Macintyre, the head of Biosecurity Research Program at the Kirby Institute, UNSW.  READ MORE

With Sydney coronavirus outbreak, experts fear...

With Sydney coronavirus outbreak, experts fear Christmas could lead to 'worst-case scenario' for New Year's Eve Throw in the Boxing Day sales, where large crowds mingle indoors, and it's a "… more

Grim warning Sydney's covid cases could hit 3,000 by January

Grim warning Sydney's covid cases could hit 3,000 by January unless the ENTIRE city goes into lockdown - as experts call for New Year's Eve celebrations to be cancelled. Sydney reported 30 new cases… more