NSW has recorded 112 cases to 8pm last night, with the majority of cases involving family members and close contacts of already-infected individuals.
At least 34 of those cases were partially or fully in the community while infectious.
“It is critical, that is something all of us have a role to play in, all of us have to make sure that if anyone has symptoms, get tested and stay at home,” Premier Gladys Berijiklian said.
“People need to be aware and they need to keep themselves and their families safe.”
The Premier has insisted that anyone with symptoms stay home from work and to stay away from GPs and pharmacies.
“The virus won’t spread if people don’t leave home,” Ms Berejiklian said.
The vast majority of cases are occurring south-western Sydney, eastern Sydney, and some cases in western Sydney and the Nepean-Blue Mountains area.
From today, mandatory QR check-ins are in place for additional venues, including workplaces and retail outlets.
Additionally, pharmacists across the state will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations from today.
According to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, 113 pharmacies in three states will be helping fast track the vaccine rollout.
“We’re really hoping, that with the support of the New South Wales government, that National Government will reverse their hold or blockage or deferral on pharmacies in major metropolitan areas which should see up to an extra 900 pharmacies in Greater Sydney come on board,” said Guild President Trent Towney.
The AstraZeneca vaccine is now available to individuals over 40 by completing “the appropriate consent forms at all New South Wales Health sites”, according to Ms Berejiklian.
