- Victoria lifts lockdown earlier than expected
- NSW hits 80 per cent double dose milestone
- Travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand to resume this week
- 'Breakthrough' COVID-19 treatment purchased by Australian government
Victoria
Victoria recorded 1,838 local COVID-19 cases and another seven deaths.
There are 777 people currently in hospital, 151 are in intensive care and 94 are on ventilators.
Premier Daniel Andrews announced earlier than expected. Restrictions will ease from midnight Thursday 21 October. “The lockdown lifts, there will be no restrictions on leaving your home, there will be no curfew," The Premier said.
89 per cent of Victorians aged 16 and over have had one dose of a COVID vaccine and 65.5 per cent are fully vaccinated.
New South Wales
NSW has recorded 301 locally acquired cases, and 10 deaths.
Premier Dominic Perrottet said yesterday NSW hit the 80 per cent double-dose vaccination target, which means will be lifted.
The Premier announced a $130 million investment into mental health.
"We are the first state in Australia to embark on training 275,000 people in suicide prevention and mental health first aid," Mental Health Minister Bronnie Taylor said
Last 24 hours around Australia
- The federal government has purchased15,000 units of 'breakthrough treatment' Ronapreve.
- Quarantine-free travel resumes between NSW and Vic and parts of NZ from midnight Tuesday 19 October.
- ACT reported 33 new COVID infections.
- Tasmania recorded no new cases
- Queensland government hasn't set a date to reopen the borders.
Quarantine, travel, testing clinics and pandemic disaster payment
Quarantine and testing requirements are managed and enforced by state and territory governments:
If you want to travel overseas, you may be able to apply online for an exemption. 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 website.
- News and information over 60 languages at
- Relevant guidelines for your state or territory: , , , , , , .
- Information about the .
Visit the translated resources published by NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service:
Testing clinics in each state and territory:
| | | | | | |
Pandemic disaster payment information in each state and territory: