The number of new COVID-19 cases has exceeded 5,000 for the first time - setting a new record for the highest daily COVID-19 tally in Australia.
The NSW government is considering providing free rapid antigen tests in the mail and it's likely there will be a return to mandatory QR check-ins at retail and hospitality venues.
But Premier Dominic Perrottet is still resisting bringing back mask mandates at indoor venues, despite NSW Health urging everyone to wear them in high-risk settings.
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