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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Lanie Tindale

As it happened: School formals, graduations can go ahead with strict guidelines

With every jab, it seems Canberra is inching closer to greater freedoms coming out of lockdown.

The percentage of the eligible population who are fully vaccinated has reached 91.4 per cent.

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has indicated authorities could expedite a return to baseline public health measures as the capital hit the 90 per cent fully vaccinated threshold in the eligible over 12 population.

It could mean masks would be limited to high risk indoor settings, there would be no limit on household visitors or outdoor gatherings, dancing would be allowed in venues and people would also be allowed to stand while drinking.

The ACT has reported eight new cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Wednesday and 1212 negative tests. There are 10 people hospitalised with the virus, seven of whom are in intensive care, with five requiring ventilation.

The new cases bring the active total to 258, while the number of cases associated with this outbreak now stands at 1625.

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There could be a quicker than anticipated wind back on lockdown restrictions. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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