7NEWS Update: Thursday August 19, 2021

Experts predict COVID cases could sky rocket across New South Wales, exploding to 2,200 a day if the state continues on the same trajectory; restrictions are set to be eased two days early in Queensland's south east with the state recording no new locally acquired cases; and the U.S, Australia and other allies have released a statement urging the Taliban to follow through with its promises as disturbing images emerge from Kabul airport. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.