'Social distance at all times. Treat yourself and others as if they have COVID-19.' 9News
As NSW reduced some COVID-19 shutdown measures on Friday, health authorities have reminded the public to remain vigilant, and abide by social distancing and hygiene standards.
NSW Health Minster Brad Hazzard said coronavirus was "still extremely dangerous" and "still amongst us", but as the easing of restrictions gives people more freedoms, there is the potential for previous safety measures to be ignored. "In my local area this morning I saw a group of bike riders, obviously getting their morning exercise, but sitting close together at a café," he said on Saturday."We've seen people today who are enjoying their freedoms but unfortunately some of them are being COVID-dangerous."Social distance at all times. Treat yourself and others as if they have COVID-19."
Mr Hazzard also warned that there are "unknown" elements of COVID-19 that causes concern for health authorities in the state. "There's still a lot of unknown about this virus. There's still no certainty that we'll ever have a vaccine," he said."I think so far we've had a really good community and government partnership."
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