Another record set in NSW with 1,218 COVID-19 cases and six deaths

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she expects the hospital system will come under further strain come October.

NSW state to focus on lifting almost all restrictions by 15 December Source: AAP

NSW reported 1,218 COVID-19 cases and six deaths in the 24 hours until 8pm on Saturday. 

It is the second consecutive day of cases above 1,000. 

The deaths involved three people in their 80s and three people in their 70s - none were fully vaccinated. 

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