Lockdown Continues Across Sydney With Increased Restrictions As COVID-19 Cases Continue To Grow

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: The Rugby League Central building is seen after it was announced that the NRL competition would be based in south-east Queensland in Moore Park on July 12, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Lockdown restrictions have been tightened across NSW as COVID-19 cases continue to emerge in the community. Restrictions are in place across Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and Wollongong with all residents subject to stay-at-home orders are only permitted to leave their homes for essential reasons, including purchasing essential goods, accessing or providing care or healthcare, work, education and exercise. As of 5pm on Friday, exercise is limited to within a 10km radius from home or within the local government area, and with a maximum of two people per group. Browsing in shops is prohibited and only one person per household can leave home for shopping per day. Outdoor public gatherings are limited to two people, while funerals are limited to 10 people only. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)