NSW records 1,485 local COVID-19 cases and three deaths - as the NSW Premier confirms the state will proceed with an easing restrictions for the fully vaccinated at the 70 per cent vaccination target.
New South Wales has recorded 1,485 locally acquired cases and three additional deaths on Sunday.
"When we hit 80 per cent first dose we will be confident we can get 80 per cent double dose," she said.There are now 1030 people in the state's hospitals, with 175 in intensive care and 72 on ventilators. "The next few weeks will have high case numbers, but what we don't want to see is when you make interventions at the wrong time and there is a surge in cases which sets us back."As vaccination uptake continues to rise, the Premier said her cabinet is continuing to work on its reopening plan."It is important work we are doing, but work we look forward to representing to the public as soon as we have it ready.
"Once we hit 80 per cent double dose, all internal border restrictions in Australia should not exist. And by that stage, NSW would welcome home thousands of Australians every week because when you have 80 per cent of your adult population completing vaccinated, it does allow you to do things differently."“We still need some form of quarantine in the future, whether it is for international students or skilled labour.
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