Thread by @DarylTractor

1083 new cases in NSW.
13 more people have died.

1,238 cases in hospital
234 people in intensive care
123 require ventilation.

Restrictions to ease …

https://twitter.com/gusbruno7/status/1439394499734618118

“We don't know if we have passed that peak or not, however the signs are positive,” @GladysB says.

No additional cases in three social housing buildings in Morehead Street, Redfern, which are home to 630 people.

(20 cases currently.)

Good question: “Cases haven't stabilised that much. The AMA isn’t confident we can drive down cases if you keep allowing more freedoms.”

Classic Gladys: “There will always be people that think you are not strict enough. There’ll always be people that think you are too strict.”

Gladys is waffling again so I’ll take the chance to point out Dr McAnulty has a snazzy new haircut. Congrats to whoever stepped up to the plate to do that for him.

Hahaha @GladysB is once again explaining that she’s a massive trailblazer who knew better than to think Delta could be defeated and finally other leaders have seen the error of their ways in trying to beat it.

Journo: “What about Queensland, Premier?”

Gladys:

https://twitter.com/t_charn522/status/1439401148255928322

Another good question:

“We’re yet to see the worst in ICUs, and restrictions are easing next month.

“What reassurance can you give to the public that the health system … does not become overwhelmed, because that does sound quite alarming to a lot of people.”

[vague answer]

Lol Gladys is explaining that she has deliberately used to the word clinicians use - “overwhelmed” - so that the public appreciate that ICUs will be busy in October.