NSW reports another 10 coronavirus deaths and 301 local cases

New South Wales has reported another 301 local cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths.

There are currently 619 coronavirus patients in the state’s hospitals, 137 of them in intensive care.

More than 69,000 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the 24 hours to 8pm Saturday, according to NSW Health.

Just under 92 per cent of people in NSW aged 16 and over have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 80 per cent have had two.

The 80 per cent double vaccination coverage has cleared the way for a further easing of restrictions from Monday, including a return of community sport and dancing at hospitality venues.

Premier Dominic Perrottet revealed the target had been reached on Saturday afternoon, saying that “summer in NSW is looking good”.

It also means fully vaccinated people can have up to 20 people to their home, and 50 people can gather outdoors.

The 100-person cap for weddings and funerals will be removed, as will the five-person cap for beauticians and hairdressers.

As well, masks will no longer be required in office buildings.

Restrictions are set to remain for those who are not fully vaccinated until December.

Source: sbs.com.au