Coronavirus Australia live news: Freedom Day: When NSW is set to reopen
The NSW government has signed off on plans to revive the state’s economy, with a target of October 18 set for bars, restaurants and retail settings to reopen.
Welcome to live updates on Australia's continuing battle with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The NSW government has signed off on plans to revive the state’s economy, with a target of October 18 set for bars, restaurants and retail settings to reopen. Data from NSW’s second-wave sheds light on the impact of the Delta virus on children, revealing that 98 per cent of infected children and teenagers were asymptomatic or showed only mild symptoms. NSW has recorded 1480 cases and 9 deaths. Lockdowns in regional Victoria will end on Friday, with some limits, as the state records 221 new Covid-19 cases. The Morrison government will begin issuing certificates allowing fully vaccinated Australians to travel overseas within weeks.
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