NSW records 667 COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard provides a COVID-19 update

New South Wales has recorded a “dramatic drop” in COVID-19 cases, with 667 infections and 10 deaths as the state announced an easing of self-quarantine rules for the fully vaccinated.

The cases recorded in the latest reporting period were the lowest since August 19.

“It’s quite a dramatic drop,” Health Minister Brad Hazzard said.

“All the hard work that we have done … to have gone from 1,599 cases just three weeks ago to 667 cases today has taken a lot of hard work.

“Please don’t ruin that, please don’t let this side down. This is a game that we all must win.”

Self-quarantine rules for people who have been in close contact with a positive case are being relaxed from October 11.

Any close contact who is vaccinated will only be required to get tested and self-isolate for seven days, instead of 14.

If a person tests positive for COVID-19 they will be have to self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of their vaccination status.