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Kerry Chant ‘pushed’ for tougher measures a fortnight ago: Clennell

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant was pushing for tougher measures a fortnight ago but was rebuffed by Premier Berejiklian. "Dr Chant has not been at press conferences for three days, she was instructed to take a couple of days off and rest," Mr Clennell said. "Internally, Gladys Berejiklian has been continuing to constantly talk about opening things up, even as case numbers continue to grow". The new state-wide lockdown was announced after New South Wales reported a record-breaking 466 cases on Saturday – a pandemic record for the state a…
August 15, 2021 •
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