Records tumble in NSW as the state records 1,218 new Covid cases
Daily MailNew South Wales has had another record-breaking day with 1,218 new Covid cases, just days after Gladys Berejiklian promised to reopen as early as October. But obviously, before then, if local government areas are demonstrating a decline in numbers, they will be opportunities for us to act in that regard as well,' she said On Friday, 156,165 people came forward to get vaccinated - the highest daily vaccination rate number the state has seen thus far Businesses are expected to reopen once 70 per cent of the population has been vaccinated - a target which is expected to be achieved in mid-October On Saturday it was revealed the NSW Government is considering plans to ban unvaccinated residents entering pubs and restaurants. Pictured: Surfers in Bondi NSW Covid-19 figures on Sunday: · 813 COVID-19 cases are in hospital · 126 people are in intensive care · 54 require ventilation · There were 106,038 Covid-19 tests reported. Of the 1,218 locally acquired cases reported to 8pm on Saturday night: · 466 are from Western Sydney · 421 are from South Western Sydney · 96 are from Sydney CBD · 67 are from South Eastern Sydney · 66 are from Nepean Blue Mountains · 28 are from Northern Sydney · 25 are from Western NSW · 13 are from Illawarra Shoalhaven · 7 are from Hunter New England · 2 are from Central Coast · 2 are from Far West · 25 cases are yet to be assigned She also reminded residents that they will have to learn to live with Covid for the foreseeable future. The premier also said the 30 per cent rise in young people in NSW self-harming is 'concerning', and explained mental health has been a big factor in the government's decision making.