By Residents of NSW who have refused to receive a Covid vaccine should be given the same freedoms as their early-vaccinated counterparts, with the opening of the premises to the unvaccinated to be brought forward by a week.
The government had initially set December 1 as the day when the unvaccinated could also return to hospitality settings, retail stores and salons, but a faster-than-expected vaccine uptake allowed the state to reach double 90 percent. target vax.
That number was already 84.8% on Sunday, and at that rate the 90% mark could be reached in time for the full reopening in the last week of November.
The attitude of the NSW government to restore parity of rights between the vaccinated and the unvaccinated contrasted sharply with that of the Victorian government, where Prime Minister Daniel Andrews warned over the weekend that the unvaccinated do not ‘would not achieve such parity before 2023 at the earliest.
NSW residents who turned down the jab should be given the same freedoms as their counterparts vaccinated from the Victoria races to remove Covid-19 restrictions
Victorian-era Premier Daniel Andrews revealed he would make ‘massive’ rule changes once state hits 90% vaccination rate in just four weeks
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet continued to make changes to the state’s roadmap outside of the lockdown, more recently removing home and hotel quarantine for children. returning residents when travel resumes on November 1.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said the australian the state is expected to meet the 90% immunization target “very soon†and confirmed that the roadmap has been updated.
“We have already updated the roadmap with relaxed restrictions for fully vaccinated people where we were confident it could be done safely,†he said.
“We have continued to monitor vaccination and hospitalization rates and, whenever it is safe, we will further update the roadmap for fully vaccinated people.
“Our goal remains to make the freedoms and the lives we all love as quickly and safely as possible.”
Regardless of their immunization status, residents of NSW could enjoy the same freedoms from November 24, a date previously scheduled for December 1.
Mr Andrews has announced major changes to Victoria’s roadmap when the state hits its next two major vaccination milestones (pictured, pedestrians in St Kilda)
There will be no limit to family gatherings, hospitality venues will be allowed to accommodate one client every two m² indoors and outdoors, and face masks will not be required for outdoor activities .
The unvaccinated will be officially allowed to have a drink in the pub, go to the gym, vacation in the state and attend rallies.
Meanwhile, Victorians got a glimpse of life when nine in 10 people aged 12 and over are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as residents of the city and region prepare to reunite.
Andrews has announced major changes to Victoria’s roadmap when the state hits its next two major vaccination milestones.
While Victoria is expected to meet her 80% full vaccination target before the date set for next weekend, restrictions will ease further and line up statewide from 6 p.m. Friday.
The travel ban between Melbourne and the Victoria regional region will be lifted, reconnecting the state for the first time since the city’s 77-day lockdown was lifted.
Regardless of their vaccination status, residents of New South Wales could enjoy the same freedoms from November 24 (pictured, a retail employee in Melbourne)
Victoria set to hit her 80% full vaccination goal ahead of schedule next weekend (pictured, nurse administers Covid vaccine in Sydney)
Masks will no longer need to be worn outdoors, entertainment venues, gyms and retail stores will be able to reopen indoors for fully vaccinated customers, and capacity limits will increase for restaurants, pubs and cafes.
Students at all levels of the state also return to full-time face-to-face learning on November 1 ahead of Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup public holiday.
Longer term, Andrews laid out a plan for the state once 90% of the population over 12 is fully immunized, expected on or around November 24.
“There will be a fundamental change, a massive change, in many ways, of the rules under which we all live,” the prime minister told reporters.
All site caps and density quotients will be removed at this point, along with mandatory rules for indoor masks, except in high risk or low vaccination settings such as hospitals and schools.
Mr Andrews announced major changes to Victoria’s roadmap when the state hits its next two major vaccination milestones (pictured, personal trainer in Melbourne)
Limits on home and outdoor gatherings will be removed, clearing the way for families to reunite en masse on Christmas, while vaccine passport requirements will extend to staff and customers in non-essential retail stores.
Mr Andrews warned Victoria’s “vaccinated economy” would remain until 2022, with those who refused to receive the jab excluded from workplaces, places and major events.
Opposition Leader Matthew Guy said the easing of restrictions was too slow and not in line with the national cabinet’s plan.
“What the government says applies 90 percent should apply 80 percent,†he said.
Victoria reported on Sunday 1935 new locally acquired Covid-19 cases and 11 deaths, bringing the toll from her current outbreak to 223.