NSW will reopen businesses from its coronavirus shutdown on July 1 in a move that will see the state's economy start its rebound two months ahead of the federal JobKeeper scheme ending
The government also anticipates that if the number of cases stays low and there is no community transmission, the physical distancing rule of one person per 4 square metres may also go in August.
There were nine new cases from the 13,591 tests carried out in the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday, including eight returned travellers andThe school will remain closed for two weeks with classes learning online for that period because the teacher had close contact with most of the students at the school.
Seated and ticketed events at outdoor venues will be allowed up to 25 per cent of their normal capacity which includes stadiums, racecourses and motor racing tracks. Ms Berejiklian said she encouraged organisations and businesses to have their COVID safety plans in place and "proceed" with opening if it is a viable option for them."We know that just a few cases in the community, a few cases that go unchecked can cause a spike, can cause a breakout and can cause grief for people."
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