ACT records 13 new COVID-19 cases as business warned over flouting rules

The ACT has recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases as Chief Minister Andrew Barr issues a warning for businesses flouting restrictions.

Few cars are seen crossing Kings Avenue bridge leading to Parliament House in Canberra as the city's coronavirus lockdown drags on.

Canberra's lockdown is due to end on September 17 but will likely be extended. Source: AAP

Canberra has recorded 13 new coronavirus cases as ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr warns businesses continuing to flout restrictions face closure.

Of Monday's cases, seven were linked with at least 10 in the community for some of the time while infectious.
Mr Barr said eight out of 10 businesses visited by police on Sunday were not complying with public health directions.

"This is a problem. We are now moving beyond warnings," the chief minister told reporters.

"Repeat offenders will have to be closed."
It comes as he prepares to unveil on Tuesday the timeline and steps to ease restrictions.

The ACT's twice-extended lockdown is scheduled to run until midnight on Friday.

Some additional freedoms have already been granted, including small outdoor gatherings.

Mr Barr has consistently sought to temper community expectations, saying the steps out of lockdown will be gradual and cautious.

There are nine people in hospital with the virus, with three in intensive care including one requiring ventilation.


Share
Published 13 September 2021 1:42pm
Updated 13 September 2021 1:50pm
Source: AAP, SBS



Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world