Australians living in the states of New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria will continue to be subject to harsh and prolonged COVID-19 lockdown and restriction measures, with the leaders of both states refusing to ease up until more residents are vaccinated.
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews announced on Sept. 1 that his state would extend its lockdown until 70 percent of its residents had received their first dose of vaccine, expected to be achieved by Sept. 23.
