The NSW Government today announced that it will cease daily COVID-19 press briefings, instead moving to “intermittent” briefings. The announcement has been met with disbelief at a time where over 1500 cases were recorded today across the state, and as the government moves towards easing restrictions and opening up the economy.
Some journalists have accused the Premier of going into “hiding while… citizens die” and of avoiding scrutiny at a crucial time.
Nine deaths were recorded as of 8pm last night. The government predicts that COVID case numbers will peak next week.
Part of an ongoing series, ‘COVID-19 Diaries’.
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