Coronavirus: Sydney extends lockdown by two weeks
14 July 2021 |
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Australia's largest city will remain in lockdown until at least July 30. South Korea has tightened its restrictions after daily COVID cases have reached record levels. Follow DW for the latest coronavirus news.
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