New measure comes into force at 11.59pm on Wednesday as city announces 363 new cases; New South Wales records 18 new cases; global deaths pass 600,000; restrictions tightened in Barcelona. Follow the latest updatesUS faces terrifying autumn as virus surges‘Disastrous’: new lockdown means some Melbourne childcare centres could shut in weeksTrump reportedly seeks to block testing funds as Covid-19 surges across south and westBoris Johnson’s plan for ‘normality’ met with criticism See all our coronavirus coverage 2.42am BST In Victoria, chief medical officer Brett Sutton has clarified that the wearing of masks or face coverings will apply to children in high school and upwards. Essentially children 12 or over will be required to wear masks. 2.41am BST The New South Wales government has asked people to avoid non-essential travel and social gatherings: People are urged to avoid non-essential travel and gatherings. Of particular concern is transmission in venues such as hotels and restaurants, the gym and social gatherings. We are calling on people across the state to take extra care and follow these steps:• Don’t leave home at all if you have any symptoms, except to get tested• At all times stay 1.5 m from other people Continue reading…
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