COVID-19 update: NSW accelerates its reopening, Victoria eases border restrictions

This is your update on the Coronavirus in Australia for 7 October 2021.

新州州長佩洛德（Dominic Perrottett）承認曾經穿著納粹服裝出席自己21歲生日會，事件擴大。 Source: AAP

Victoria focuses on disability vaccination rate
NSW hits 70 per cent double vaccination target
ACT on track to become one of the most vaccinated cities in the world

Victoria

Victoria has recorded 1,638 new locally acquired cases and two deaths.

From today, red zone areas that are not locked down in New South Wales and the ACT are re-classified as orange zones, allowing thousands of stranded Victorians to

apply for a return home

From tomorrow, 8 October, people with a disability can get vaccinated without a booking at state vaccination hubs. The state will also launch ten dedicated disability pop-up vaccination hubs in areas of concern.

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vaccination centre

near you.

New South Wales

NSW has recorded 587 new locally acquired cases and eight deaths.

Premier Dominic Perrottet announced changes to the state's reopening plan after it reached the 70 per cent double vaccination milestone.

From Monday, 11 October, indoor home gatherings will double to 10 visitors (not counting children) and outdoor gatherings will increase from 20 to 30.

Caps on outdoor weddings and funerals will double to 100. Indoor pools will also reopen.

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today.

Australian Capital Territory

The territory has recorded 41 locally acquired cases.

The ACT has become the first jurisdiction in the country to pass the 96 per cent first dose mark for people aged 12 years and over.

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Last 24 hours around Australia

Queensland has recorded another day of zero community transmission.

Quarantine, travel, testing clinics and pandemic disaster payment

Quarantine and testing requirements are managed and enforced by state and territory governments:

NSW

and

VIC

and

ACT

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and

QLD

and

and

TAS

and

and

If you want to travel overseas, you may be able to apply online for an exemption.

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for more information about the conditions to leave Australia. There are temporary measures for international flights that are regularly reviewed by the government and updated on the

Smart Traveller

website.