Isolation rules could be changed for health workers in NSW

Renewed restrictions have come into force across the state today, with QR codes returning for hospitality and retail. 9News

isolation requirements could be eased for healthcare workers in New South Wales as the state braces for another day of high case numbers.

Up to 2000 health workers are currently unable to work and are self-isolating, as the health system continues to grapple with thousands of COVID-19 cases a day.The COVID-19 testing clinic at Bondi Beach in Sydney.The majority of people in intensive care are not vaccinated, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard said.

Renewed restrictions have come into force across the state today, with QR codes returning for hospitality and retail check-ins.Meanwhile, thousands of people are on tenterhooks after"As soon we became aware of the issue this morning, SydPath immediately commenced a process to contact impacted people," the company said in a statement.

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