New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says most freedoms will be granted to the fully vaccinated. Photo: AFP
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the plan to exit lockdown will be staged and "conditional" as the state records 1405 infections and five deaths.
The state leader this afternoon unveiled a much-anticipated recovery roadmap outlining the first freedoms to Greater Sydney, which has been subjected to stay-at-home orders for nearly 14 weeks.
She said the most freedoms will be granted to the fully vaccinated and will trigger the Monday after NSW reaches its 70 per cent double dose target.
"You have been warned, if you're not vaccinated, come forward and get the vaccine, otherwise you won't be able to participate in the many freedoms that people have at 70 per cent vaccination," the Premier said.
The first stage will see homes reopen for up to five visitors at a time (not including children 12 and under) and outdoor gatherings of up to 20 people.
Retail stores, gyms, nail salons, hairdressers and hospitality venues will reopen at reduced capacities with the return of the one person per 4sq/m rule.
Non-vaccinated young people aged under 16 will be able to access all outdoor settings but will only be able to visit indoor venues with members of their household.
Employers must continue to allow employees to work from home if the employee is able to do so.
There will be revised guidance on isolation for close and casual contacts who are fully vaccinated, with details to be provided closer to the reopening date.
The Premier said at 80 per cent double dose there will be further freedoms on the table including the prospect of international travel.
"We don't want to put a specific date on that. It is really up to how quickly people get vaccinated and how many people come forward," she said.
-ABC