Australia Covid update: NSW records 961 new cases and Victoria 779 as Andrews eases some restrictions

Some Victorian restrictions will ease this week, as New South Wales prepares to announce new freedoms for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

Premier Daniel Andrews said the easing was possible because Victoria is set to meet a vaccination milestone, with 80% of residents having their first vaccine dose by Tuesday.

In NSW, premier Gladys Berejiklian said the government is close to finalising a roadmap out of restrictions for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

Berejiklian has previously said it was “uncharted territory”, and that the government would seek legal advice on how to go ahead.

On Sunday she said 85% of the population has received their first dose, and NSW is heading towards 70% of people with a double dose.

After NSW hits the 80% target, unvaccinated people “will be able to participate in activities”, Berejiklian said.

“I do want to foreshadow that the NSW government is very close to finalising our roadmap for 80% double dose but also our roadmap as to when unvaccinated people will be able to participate in greater activity and we will be releasing that this week.