In New South Wales they're in the middle of a Covid-19 crisis: 356 new cases found in the 24 hours to 8:00pm last night, and three more deaths. Twenty-nine people have died from Covid-19 in the state. Tim Swanston is one of the ABC's designated 'red zone' reporters - he's been covering the Delta outbreak since day one - heading into the worst hit communities.
Health workers taking swab samples from residents at a Covid-19 drive-through testing clinic in Sydney on 28 July, 2021. Photo: AFP or/ Saeed Khan