COVID-19 update: Restriction to ease in NSW COVID hotspots, Victoria announces roadmap out of lockdown

This is your update on the Coronavirus in Australia for 19 September 2021.

Watu wachangia chakula katika eneo la Albert Park Lake mjini Melbourne, Jumapili, Septemba 19, 2021. Source: AAP/DANIEL POCKETT

NSW Premier announces easing of restriction in LGAs of concern
Victoria releases roadmap for reopening
ACT reports 17 new local cases of COVID-19
Queensland sets new record for most vaccinations in a day

New South Wales

NSW has recorded 1,083 locally acquired cases, and 13 deaths.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced from Monday 20 September all areas of concern will have the

same rules as the rest of Greater Sydney

, but authorised worker conditions and travel permit requirements will remain.

Outdoor public pools across NSW will open from Monday 27September, provide they have an approved COVID-safe plan in place.

Currently 81.9 per cent of eligible NSW residents have received one vaccine dose and 51.9 per cent are fully vaccinated.

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Victoria

Victoria has recorded 507 new locally acquired cases, and one death.

Premier Daniel Andrews outlined a five-step roadmap out of restrictions. Lockdowns will end when 70 of the state’s eligible population is fully vaccinated, which is expected to be around 26 October. “We are reopening, and there will be no turning back” Mr Andrews said. By Christmas Day, up to 30 visitors will be allowed to the home, if 80 per cent vaccination rates are met

Data shows at least 71.2 per cent of eligible Victorians have had one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 43.5 per cent are fully vaccinated.

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Last 24 hours around Australia

ACT recorded 17 new cases, 12 of those spent some time infectious in the community.
31,004 Queenslanders got vaccinated yesterday, a record for the state. 59.34 per cent have now had their first dose.

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Quarantine, travel, testing clinics and pandemic disaster payment

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

NSW

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VIC

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ACT

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QLD

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TAS

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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.