More grim news is expected for New South Wales today, with daily COVID-19 figures forecast to be the highest yet seen during the current outbreak.

The state is expected to record more than 120 new community infections, a large percentage of whom have been active in the community.

If realised, the figure would be the highest daily tally in NSW in over a year and will add to growing fears the state is going backwards in its fight against the Delta variant, nearly a month into lockdown.

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Yesterday, there were 110 new cases with more than half active in the community for at least part of their infectious period.

It marked a significant spike from earlier in the week when infections appeared to be slowly going down.

Overnight, a long list of new close contact exposure sites was released by NSW Health, including a Woolworths on Sydney's northern beaches and a supermarket in Merrylands where infectious individuals spent several days.

The Premier will give her daily COVID-19 press conference at 11am.

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It comes as an aged care home in Sydney's south is in lockdown this morning and all residents in isolation after a staff member tested positive to COVID-19.

The Palms in Kirrawee confirmed one of its employees was diagnosed with the virus late last night.

All visitors and non-essential staff are banned from entering the home until further notice.

In a statement, The Palms said: "Out of an abundance of caution, we are treating all residents as close contacts of the affected staff member whilst we assess the situation in more detail.

"Staff will be implementing strict infection control measures, and carefully monitoring residents for any symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath.

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"Residents, and affected staff, will be tested on-site within the next 24hrs."

All residents are currently in isolation awaiting testing with the assistance of the Public Health Unit.

A fence is now in place around the facility, a ring of steel to guard against any unwanted visitors.

"We recognise this is a difficult time for families and friends, but we are committed to providing the latest information and updates, and alternative methods of connecting with their loved ones such as via the CareApp, Facetime, email and phone," Operations Manager Mathew Hafford said in a statement.

If you're struggling during this difficult time, there is 24/7 support available via the Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 22 4636 or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au.



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