Changes To NSW Roadmap – More Freedoms For Vaccinated, Delays For Unvaccinated

A raft of restrictions are being eased weeks ahead of schedule in NSW thanks to continued low case numbers and soaring vaccination rates. From November 8, there will be no limit on home visitors, no rules for outdoor gatherings less than 1000, business capacity limits will double, nightclubs will reopen dance floors, and caps will be removed for all settings except gyms and dance classes. However, these freedoms will only be enjoyed by fully vaccinated people in the state.

By comparison, unvaccinated residents will now have to wait until the state hits 95% fully vaccinated before they can enjoy the same rules as the rest of the population. This has shifted their reopening date from December 1 to around December 15. Mr Perrottet explained, “Ultimately we want a united society and we believe that by moving that date back to December 15 that will incentivise and we are hopeful that we can get that rate up to 95 per cent.”