NSW records 406 new virus cases as state edges closer to 80 per cent

NSW has recorded another 406 new cases of Covid-19 as the state edges closer to the 80 per cent double dose milestone.

Another 406 new cases of Covid have been recorded in NSW as the state continues to chase down another major vaccine milestone.

There were also six deaths - three women and three men.

Two people were in their 60s, two people were in their 80s, and two people were in their 90s.

NSW could reach the 80 per cent double dose target this weekend, meaning more freedoms would become available.

However, there are concerns about whether the NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet will have to backtrack on a promise to allow Sydney residents to travel to the regions.

NSW COVID-19 update – Thursday 14 October 2021

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

- 91.1% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 76.5% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 85,133 tests pic.twitter.com/gP60g0Lh70

— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) October 13, 2021

Allowing people from Sydney to travel to the bush was originally meant to happen when the state managed to fully vaccinate 70 per cent of its eligible population.

But then, the rule change was pushed forward to the 80 per cent mark instead.

Asked on Wednesday if city people could visit the regions next week – assuming the 80 per cent target is hit before then – Mr Perrottet did not make any promises.

It’s unclear whether the freedoms around regional travel will change. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Flavio Brancaleone

“We did not expect to be in a position where our double vaccination rate has come forward the way it has and what a great thing that is,” Mr Perrottet said.

“Our commitment to the people of our state has been, if we can get vaccinated and reach those targets, we can open up freely.

“Having said that there has been concerns raised about regional NSW, if you look at those double vaccination rates.”

There will be an emergency meeting on Thursday.

More to come

Originally published as NSW records 406 new virus cases as state edges closer to 80 per cent