There are 7437 new cases of COVID-19 in NSW and 14 more deaths, as some hospitals begin addressing the backlog of non-urgent elective surgery.
It’s the third consecutive day NSW has recorded fewer than 10,000 cases – after the state recorded an average of close to 30,000 cases a day last month.
The number of deaths halved overnight and there’s 456 fewer cases of the virus than reported on Sunday.
Of the 14 people who died, two people had received three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, seven had received two doses, one had received one dose and four were not vaccinated.
There are 2099 people with COVID in hospital – 222 fewer than the previous day and there are 137 people in intensive care.
Non-urgent elective surgery will resume on Monday, with some public patients being treated in private facilities as well as some regional public hospitals.
Meanwhile, NSW parents who homeschooled their children during long-lockdowns in the state last year are now eligible for a government subsidised holiday.
One person from every eligible household will receive five $50 vouchers that can be used on accommodation or entertainment around the state until October.
The Parents vouchers work similarly to Dine and Discover vouchers and are available in the ServiceNSW app and service centres.
They’ll be joined by Stay NSW vouchers later this month, which will give everyone over 18 a $50 voucher to spend with approved accommodation providers.
“These vouchers are a double win: they encourage families to get out and enjoy the best of our state while also providing much needed income to businesses affected by the pandemic,” NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Sunday.
The Parents vouchers were “about thanking parents for their homeschooling efforts last year, helping make ends meet and supporting local businesses”.
The $50 vouchers can be combined up to $250 and can also be pooled with friends and family who are booking accommodation together.
Bookings made through third-party websites and travel agencies are not eligible however customers will be able to search for approved accommodation providers.
Some 43.8 per cent of the state has received a booster shot, but close to 90 per cent of people are eligible, having received their second dose more than three months ago.
About a million people have been advised to wait between a month and six weeks after catching coronavirus to get the shot and 16- and 17-year-olds only became eligible for the booster on Friday.
AAP
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