Masks in NSW have once again become mandatory indoors, due to stay in place until at least January 27. Gabrielle_Boyle 9News FULL DETAILS:
Density limits in hospitality venues will be reintroduced from December 27, with one person per two square metres allowed in indoor hospitality sites.QR code check-ins will be brought back in retail settings and lower risk settings in a "limited way".
"We need to move away from PCR testing and make sure we drive personal responsibility," Mr Perrottet said.Mr Perrottet urged people who have received a COVID-19 case alert on the Service NSW app to not rush and get tested to alleviate pressure on the testing system. "My messages are, get vaccinated. Wear a mask. Only get tested if you have symptoms or health directs you to all you know you had contact with someone that has COVID-19 positive," she said.
"We are introducing those density restrictions and hospitality settings and discouraging activities we know are associated with increased transmission, singing, dancing," she said.Long queues at COVID-19 clinics in NSW for yet another day.
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