COVID-19 Update: July 15, 2021

Melbourne is waking up to shock new COVID-19 restrictions, with Victorians ordered to wear masks indoors again following a crisis meeting overnight, and speculation of another hard lockdown; testing clinics in Western Sydney are once again being swamped with long lines around the Fairfield epicentre; and Olympic athletes are accusing the Queensland Government of favouring the NRL after being denied entry to the state to join their team mates.Interviews with Services Australia General Manager Hank Jongen, talking about disaster payments; epidemiologist at Monash University, Professor James Trauer; Victorian Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Guerra; and Western Sydney residents impacted by confusing health orders and long wait times for testing.Updates in 7NEWS at 4pm, 6pm and The Latest tonight, and online at 7NEWS.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.