Not Enough Sydneysiders Social Distancing to Control Outbreak: Health Experts

Not Enough Sydneysiders Social Distancing to Control Outbreak: Health Experts
People are seen walking along the Bondi Beach boardwalk in Sydney, Australia on July 14, 2021. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Not enough Sydneysiders are practicing social distancing, according to new modelling from the University of Sydney (USyd)—which claims that increased compliance with the restrictions will see a significant reduction of cases.

A group of USyd professors released the findings on July 13, claiming that currently, only 40 percent of the Sydney population was observing social distancing rules, and it was impacting the government’s efforts to suppress the virus.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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