With every jab, it seems Canberra is inching closer to greater freedoms coming out of lockdown.
More than 90 per cent of (eligible) Canberrans are now fully vaccinated and restrictions eased again today. No more masks outside. Time to catch a movie. Almost time to hit the road to Sydney.
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.
Three schools attended by Canberra students will be closed on Friday after COVID-19 exposures, with remaining ACT year groups to head back to the classroom on Monday.
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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