Why Delta COVID-19 variant could put younger people…

The Delta COVID-19 variant could be putting young, healthy people at greater risk of fatal heart complications, according to the director of Australia's leading cardiac research centre.Key points:While earlier strains of the virus were most deadly…

NSW records 233 local COVID-19 cases and two…

A man in his 20s died "suddenly" from COVID-19 at his Sydney home as NSW recorded 233 new infections and Premier Gladys Berejiklian warned the Delta outbreak would get worse.Key points:The man had no underlying health…

NSW records 262 new COVID-19 cases and five…

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a snap lockdown for the Hunter and Upper Hunter as Sydney's COVID-19 outbreak spread north and the state recorded 262 new infections and five deaths.Key points:The number of new cases…

NSW records 97 new COVID-19 cases, 46 infectious…

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has hinted tougher lockdown measures are likely after the state recorded 97 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases.Key points:Ms Berejiklian warned the number of cases would likely be higher tomorrow and flagged…