The drop in cases comes as schools across the state begin their staggered re-opening. 9News
Five more people have died with the virus, while 606 people are in hospital and 132 are in intensive care.
Today's COVID-19 vaccination numbers for NSW have reached 80.76 per cent double dose, 9News reporter Chris O'Keefe has revealed.Mr Perrottet is adamant NSW will lead Australia out of the pandemic, by pushing ahead with its no quarantine plan for fully vaccinated travellers. "To be back in the classroom is an exciting day for kids and teachers and particularly for parents as well."Schools in NSW will continue the state's "very successful" school tutorship program into 2022, because children have been kept out of school so long."We do not want any kids across our state to fall behind in what has been a very difficult educational year," he said.
Ms Mitchell said mandated mask rules in schools would be reviewed regularly, but she would not be drawn on an end date. Currently, masks are compulsory for all teachers and high school students and "recommended" for primary students.
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