Thanks for following our live blog throughout today so far, things have been a little different but there's been lots going on- protests, earthquakes, you name it. But when it comes to Covid, here's the top stories from this morning:
- NSW has recorded 1035 new cases and five deaths, and 25 per cent of 12 to 15 year-old have already been vaccinated, according to Gladys Berejiklian.
- Now 83 per cent of NSW residents have had their first dose, and 54.2 per cent have been fully vaccinated
- NSW's vaccine passport will be trialled in the bush, with several hundred regional NSW residents set to take part in a two week trial of the digital system from October 5.
- School formals are back on for Year 12, with Gladys Berejiklian promising "safe" celebrations will be allowed after the HSC exams.
- Interstate, VIC has recorded 638 new cases and three deaths, QLD has one case in home quarantine and the ACT has 17 new cases.
Thanks again for following along, we'll be back on Thursday morning to bring you the latest Covid news. Stay at home and stay safe.