Victoria's fifth lockdown ends, but less than a week later, the stateis plunged back into another long lockdown. Sydney, Australia, Enters 1st Full Lockdown Since Early 2020 - The New Updated at 04. . [36] The same day, Tasmania had its first death since April 2020. Some events, such as Vivid Sydney were cancelled for the second year in a row. Digital Covid-19 warning signs in the Lane Cove National Park on July 27, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Sydneysiders can not travel regionally, after the NSW government pushed back this freedom to the second stage of reopening. NSW Health began accepting RATs as proof of infection on January 13. What does that mean? By New Year's Day, more than 22,000 cases a day were recorded and the spike saw queues snaking around the block of testing clinics. All NSW residents over 18 years-of-age were eligible to receive four A$25 vouchers through Service NSW to help stimulate the economy. Coronavirus timeline: How a pandemic stole 2020 from us - The New Daily His wife was the second. The NSW government announces that from May 15, the following will be allowed: The Victorian government announces an easing of restrictions, allowing: Time Out announces the winners of the Time In Awards, supporting businesses and organisations that pivoted tonew initiatives during lockdowns. Nonetheless, the escalating hospital numbers in January put hospitals and health workers under huge strain. [12] Dancing can resume at nightclubs. Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown is announced. That goalhas certainly been tested this year. Gladys Berejiklian, the state premier, said the virus was simply moving too quickly through the population. At least 79 protests occurred, including outside the NSW Parliament building and Byron Shire Council Chambers in Mullumbimby. And youre also allowed to leave the home for care and compassionate grounds as well. Sydneyis released from lockdown on 'freedom day'. The Victorian government cancels the F1 Grand Prix, hours before the event. There will be a 10 person limit on choirs, and all performers will have to be fully vaccinated. Now we know this will only be possible once . Public gatherings were limited to two persons. Dj vu! Canberra is due to exit lockdown on Friday, while Melbourne is predicted to reopen in late October. Some parts of the health system, which obviously were heard of, aged care, disability, emergency and paramedics, are actually still experiencing a real challenge, she said. New South Wales Police Minister David Elliott later stated in a televised interview that lifeguards were instructed to keep a head count of the people at the beach and if the number exceeded 500, the beach would be closed. We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the community if any changes are required. World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu said in mid-September that weekly reported deaths had been the lowest since March 2020. It's hard to believe that while Australia was so focused on the bushfires that raged in the early part of 2020, another threat was already on our shores one that would change the way we live and work for years. 24 of the protests were in the state's north alone. Mr Dela Torre is among many people who haven't been able to do things they're passionate about during lockdown. The reality is, and Im not a doomsayer, but the reality is we could easily see a new variant that changes it all again, she said. NSW's lockdown lifts on Monday. What Covid - The Guardian Victorian premier Dan Andrews announces that only two people may gather outside unless they are members of a household, as well as the only four reasons people are permitted to leave home: NSW health minister Brad Hazzard announces that there are 16 reasons to leave home in NSW. [56] On 9 June 2021, the Dine & Discover scheme was extended by a month to 31 July,[57] and on 29 June extended again to 31 August. As soon as the fryers turned on it was really nostalgic.". 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Sydney lockdown extended for one month as NSW records 644 COVID - ABC Multiple lockdowns happened in New South Wales in 2021. 5.2.1 "Dine and Discover NSW" 5.2.2 2021. New South Wales has reached 70% double-dose vaccination coverage of the adult population and, as a result, fully vaccinated residents can come out of lockdown. Health officials have asked for extra doses from Australias federal government, and demand for the vaccines has skyrocketed after months of complacency. [53], On 17 November 2020 the NSW Government announced the "Dine and Discover" programme in the state budget. The 'winter shot': Everything you need to know about getting your next COVID-19 booster, If you catch COVID again, will your symptoms be worse? Time Out rebrands as Time In worldwide to bring our readers ways to connect with their cities and support urban culture without leaving home. Greater Sydney marks 100 days of COVID-19 lockdown - ABC This means the restrictions currently in place across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour will remain in place until this time. Catch up on the latestCOVID-19 news here. This chronology summarises key announcements from state and territory governments on COVID-19 up until 30 June 2020. announcements made, but is not designed to be exhaustive. This prompted restrictions on admission of Sydney residents or visitors to Sydney, to other states. Victoria closes its borders with NSW. This page was last edited on 8 March 2023, at 00:58. The 'winter shot': Everything you need to know about getting your next COVID-19 booster, If you catch COVID again, will your symptoms be worse? [15] and on 12 July 2021, the use of QR code check-ins in retail stores, hire vehicles and many other settings, became mandatory in all NSW. So which ones are best? Police arrested over 150 people and issued more than 500 infringement notices in connection with the events. The first person in Australia to die of Covid-19 dies in a Western Australia hospital. Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia (2022)