The COVID-19 outbreak in the ACT has grown by another 15 cases, as an influx of vaccine supplies is expected to help the territory reach 80 per cent double-dose vaccination coverage sooner.
The new cases reported in the nation's capital on Saturday included six who were active in the community for part of their infectious period.
The territory reached another vaccination milestone overnight, with more than 75 per cent of the ACT's population now having received at least one dose.
On Friday it became the first jurisdiction in Australia to fully vaccinate half of its population aged 16 and over.
But Chief Minister Andrew Barr on Saturday said the race towards 80 per cent - the trigger for dropping most restrictions - will now accelerate, with extra doses of Pfizer from the UK due to arrive soon.
"This could be as many as 60,000 new booking opportunities," he said.
"What's been holding the territory back has been lack of vaccine supply, but now that those supply issues are being overcome, it is incredibly encouraging to see how many people are coming forward to get vaccinated."
An announcement regarding Canberra's path out of lockdown is due on Tuesday, with the city waiting to see if lockdown will end as scheduled next Friday.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has indicated things such as golf, tennis and national park visits could be on the cards after September 17.
But gatherings at people's homes will likely remain off limits.
