Coronavirus live news: NSW premier to provide update on Sydney restrictions as northern beaches locked down, UK tightens Christmas rules

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11.53pm GMT

NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian will give a press conference at 11am to give an update on the northern beaches out break, with health minister Brad Hazzard and chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant.

The deputy commissioner of NSW police, Gary Worboys, will also be there.

11.45pm GMT

Health authorities in New South Wales have released new opening times for testing locations.

**UPDATED OPENING TIMES FOR COVID-19 TESTING CLINICS ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES**

NSW Health continues to increase COVID-19 testing options for the Northern Beaches community. pic.twitter.com/iGOfvxxHrA

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