NSW records 190 new Covid cases as more freedoms brought forward

NSW has recorded 190 new cases of Covid as the next phase of more freedoms was brought forward by three weeks.

Another 190 new Covid cases and four deaths have been recorded in NSW on Wednesday, a day after the Premier revealed more freedoms would be brought forward.

Dominic Perrottet on Tuesday announced the road map would be fast-tracked.

The next wave of freedoms were not expected to come into force until December 1, but Mr Perrottet said that would be shifted to Monday, November 8 for fully vaccinated residents.

Unvaccinated people will now have to wait until the state achieves its 95 per cent double-dose target or December 15 – whichever comes first.

All restrictions will be removed on Monday, except mask wearing indoors. Some density limits will still apply to weddings and funerals as well as venues.

NSW COVID-19 update – Wednesday 3 November 2021

In the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm last night:

- 93.6% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 88.3% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 114,303 tests pic.twitter.com/WHPI441XpQ

— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) November 2, 2021

But other events like community sport will be back.

More than 93.6 per cent of eligible NSW residents have had one jab, while 87.8 per cent are fully vaccinated.

Mr Perrottet told reporters on Tuesday that the vaccine take-up was the result of an “extraordinary effort”.

“For those who are fully vaccinated there are some changes we are pleased to announce today,” he said.

The decision was made after a crisis cabinet met on Monday to discuss the measures.

Originally published as NSW records 190 new Covid cases as more freedoms brought forward