NSW records 244 new COVID-19 cases, one new death as state awaits more freedoms
New South Wales has recorded 244 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death related the virus one day before the state enjoys a new raft of freedoms.
To date, 93.9 per cent of eligible residents in NSW have had one dose of COVID-19 vaccine while the state's full vaccination rate is now at 89.7 per cent.
There are 269 people being treated for the virus in hospital, 52 of whom are in intensive care.
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Tomorrow NSW prepares to welcome a raft of new freedoms – including reduced density limits for businesses – as Premier Dominic Perrottet fast tracks the state's reopening.
A full explainer of these freedoms can be read here.
From November 8, NSW residents will have no caps on how many people can enter the home, indoor pools can reopen for all purposes and businesses will move to density limits of one person for every two square metres.
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The fast-tracked freedoms only apply to those who are fully vaccinated.
Unvaccinated residents and those with just one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will have to wait until December 15 or until 95 percent vaccination rate in the state to enjoy the same freedoms.
Some mask rules - including mandatory face coverings on public transport and in shopping centres - will remain until December 15.
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