NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant on Sunday.Credit:Jessica Hromas
Mr Hazzard said the numbers – down from the 1599 reported three weeks ago – could easily rise again “if we ignore the rules and ignore the guidelines that our public health team have given us to keep us safe”.
Mr Hazzard said it was “incredible” to have two city teams in the grand final this year,which is being played in Brisbane. But he’s pleading with households not to overdo the celebrations.
“Please don’t let the side down. This is a game that we all must win,” Mr Hazzard said.
“Your home remains one of the most dangerous places to be in terms of transmission of the virus. And we need to make sure that we all enjoy the game,but we don’t have a super-spreader event.”
The grand final was confirmed afterQueensland reported zero new infections on Sunday,a feat Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk described as “absolutely tremendous news”.
As NSW’s reopening plan forges ahead,the state’s businesses will be responsible for taking “reasonable measures” to stop unvaccinated people entering their premises under updated rules for the state’s roadmap out of lockdown. And if they don’t comply,both individuals and businesses could face hefty fines.