More than 12 million Australians will be under stay-at-home orders as concern grows over the country's Covid-19 situation. Video / Sky News AustraliaMore than 12 million Australians will be under stay-at-home orders as concern grows over the country's Covid-19 situation. Video / Sky News AustraliaAround half of the Australian population is either in lockdown or will be in lockdown within a few hours, as multiple states and territories battle rising Covid-19 cases. This adds up to more than 12 million Aussies living under stay-at-home orders as concern grows over the country's Covid-19 situation. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said a high level of risk remained for NSW, and there was also risk associated with Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 28, 2021 22:18 UTC