![]() ![]() “The AMA supports gradual opening up of the economy and the loosening of restrictions, but it is critical to observe the impact of each step on transmission and case numbers,” the doctors’ body said. The Australian Medical Association urged the authorities to keep a close eye on developments. Here’s to Australia soon leaving behind this phase of being a parochial, fearful, fortress nation Let’s get on this runway for reopening, and let’s keep going with our vaccinations. There remain lingering concerns that reopening will lead to a surge in cases.Īs Sydney exits lockdown, it’s a time for hope and optimism. But the unvaccinated must remain at home until December 1. The state aims to hit an 80 percent vaccine rate by about late October, when more curbs will be relaxed. Schools will not fully reopen for a few weeks. Some restrictions will remain in force, including limits on mass gatherings and international border closures. “It’s a big day for our state,” Perrotet said.Īfter “100 days of blood, sweat and no beers,” he said, “you’ve earned it.” “I see it as a day of freedom, it’s a freedom day,” New South Wales (NSW) state Premier Dominic Perrottet told reporters.įor most of the pandemic, Australia successfully suppressed infections through border closures, lockdowns and aggressive testing and tracing.īut the Delta variant put paid to its goal of “COVID-zero”, and Sydney and Melbourne are now shifting their approach towards one of “living with COVID”. Since June, shops, schools, salons and offices have been closed for non-essential workers and there have been unprecedented restrictions on Australians personal freedom with people banned from travelling more than five kilometres (three miles) from home or visiting family. ![]() Some pubs opened at 12.01am (13:01 GMT) and friends and families huddled together for a midnight beer, television footage and social media images showed. “It’s just these little things which offset a lot of the stresses of like being locked down.” Diners visit a café in the Sydney suburb of Bronte as a long-running lockdown was lifted for the fully vaccinated The relaxation of lockdown allowed some people to get their hair cut for the first time in more than 100 days “Even though it’s like freezing outside it’s so good,” the 35-year-old told AFP news agency. With new infections now falling – New South Wales state recorded 496 cases on Monday – and more than 70 percent of people over the age of 16 fully vaccinated, the city is now reopening.Ĭafes and restaurants threw open their doors to anyone who could prove they were vaccinated, including Peter Morgan, who was among those relishing newly regained freedoms. Keep reading list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Australian law chief wants defamation rules fixed for digital age list 2 of 4 French envoy to return to Australia amid AUKUS row list 3 of 4 Football Australia pledges to investigate abuse allegations list 4 of 4 Australia to stop detaining asylum seekers in PNG end of list
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