Sydney's cafes, restaurants and pubs are set to reopen in the second half of October after months of strict lockdown. The announcement came even as Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned higher case numbers will follow the easing of curbs and leaders must "hold their nerve".
Authorities said Sydney bars and eateries, as well as gyms, across the city of five million people will be able to reopen at reduced capacity within days New South Wales (NSW) reached a 70% double-vaccination target, now expected around mid-October.
Stay-at-home orders for the fully vaccinated will be lifted on the Monday after the target is achieved, the officials said. The plans come as daily infections linger near record levels in NSW amid a spread of the highly