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As part of the roadmap to freedom released today, the Premier has stated that restrictions will ease, for those who are fully vaccinated, from the Monday after NSW passes the 70 per cent double dose vaccination target.
Member for Oatley, Mark Coure, has stated that the roadmap is subject to further fine-tuning and health advice if circumstances change drastically or if cases within a designated area remain too high.
“Our roadmap to freedom provides certainty and a sense of clarity to local residents, businesses and our economy as we reach our vaccination targets,” Mr Coure said.
Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, said we are well on the way to hitting the 70 per cent double dose milestone which will allow the State to open up for those who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
“I cannot stress enough how important it is for people to get vaccinated. If you have not had both doses of the vaccine by the time we hit the 70 per cent milestone, you will not be able to take advantage of these freedoms,” Premier Berejiklian said.
Only fully vaccinated people and those with medical exemptions will have access to the freedoms allowed under the Reopening NSW roadmap.
The freedoms for vaccinated adults will come into effect on the Monday after NSW hits the 70 per cent double dose target and include:
Gatherings in the home and public spaces:
Venues including hospitality, retail stores and gyms:
Weddings, funerals and places of worship:
Travel:
Non-vaccinated young people aged under 16 will be able to access all outdoor settings but will only be able to visit indoor venues with members of their household.
Employers must continue to allow employees to work from home if the employee is able to do so.
There will be revised guidance on isolation for close and casual contacts who are fully vaccinated, with details to be provided closer to the reopening date.
Masks:
“This detailed plan will allow us all to get back to doing the things we love while still managing the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 within the community,” Mr Coure said.
“The most important thing that we can all do right now is to speak to our GP about getting vaccinated.”
When NSW hits the 80 per cent double dose target, the government intends to open up further freedoms around international travel, community sport, major events and other areas.
For more information, including how to book a vaccine and get a COVID test, please visit:https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19