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QR codes, face mask mandates and isolation rules could be eased sooner than expected in NSW with the first changes made as early as next week.
Premier Dominic Perrottet hinted on Sunday he would consider rolling back several restrictions earlier than he had planned to on December 15.
The first possible change would be adjusting the isolation rules. Vaccinated close contacts will only need to isolate until they receive a negative Covid test rather than self-quarantine for seven days.
The second change would be ditching QR code check-ins for low risk venues - such as shopping centres and cafes - while the third would be scrapping face masks.
'You know, I hate wearing masks as much as the next person,' Mr Perrottet said.
QR codes, face mask mandates and isolation rules could be eased sooner than expected in NSW with the first changes made as early as next week
The second change would be ditching QR code check-ins for low risk venues - such as shopping centres and cafes
High-risk zones such as gyms, weddings, and pubs will continue to use the QR codes until well into next year.
Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello said he was happy to eventually phase out the online check-ins.
'We are still living in pandemic conditions and the technology continues to play an important role in assisting contact tracers,' he said.
'I am optimistic we can retire the use of QR codes in lower risk settings... subject to case numbers and vaccination rates.'
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