Sydney Covid cases expected to rise after anti-lockdown protest as two charged for allegedly hitting police horse - CNN

On Sunday, New South Wales (NSW) police said 63 people were arrested during the demonstrations, and authorities have launched an investigation to track down every participant.

Hundreds of fines have been issued for breaches of the health order, including 107 in the past 24 hours that link back to Saturday's protest, NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said at a news conference on Monday.

Prime Minister Morrison said on Sunday, "People understand there are frustrations with lockdowns.

Berejkilian warned residents to be vigilant as one of the two people who died on Sunday was a woman in her 30s "with no pre-existing conditions."

Just under 15% of Australia's adult population over 16 has been fully vaccinated, according to the federal health ministry on Thursday.

Australia has recorded almost 33,000 Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, with about 1,000 cases in the past week, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Following reports of more protests for the coming Saturday, NSW Police Commissioner Fuller warned there would be a heavy police presence.