NSW's weekly cap on returning overseas travellers will soon rise by 500 as tensions with Queensland simmer over its border policy.
Just one new locally-acquired case of COVID-19 has been recorded in NSW, as the state continues to pressure the Queensland government to relax its border restrictions.
Queensland announced on Friday ACT residents will be able to fly into the Sunshine State from September 25, but those in NSW cannot as it's still considered a hotspot.But with a sustained low daily case rate, the NSW has accused its northern neighbour of acting illogically. He said Queensland's chief health officer speaks with her NSW counterpart almost every day and he speaks with his counterpart most days too.
"While the number of locally acquired cases recorded in the last 24 hours is low, the virus is likely still circulating among people in the community, with mild symptoms," Dr Jeremy McAnulty told reporters.
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