NSW has extended its streak of no COVID-19 community transmission but health authorities are concerned by a drastic drop in testing rates as people flock to beaches during the school holidays.
For the tenth day in a row, NSW has recorded no new locally transmitted cases. Its only new case was a returned overseas traveller in hotel quarantine in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday.
But health authorities are concerned that only 4789 people were tested on Sunday, compared with 8305 in the previous 24 hours.
Ideally, at least 8000 people should be tested in NSW each day, health authorities say.
NSW Health's Dr Stephen Corbett said it was vital anyone with even the mildest symptoms came forward for testing.
"If people don't come forward and get tested, we can't keep the pandemic at bay," he said on Monday.
"This is particularly important with school holidays and increased movement of people around the state."
Meanwhile, Sydneysiders making the most of Monday's public holiday and warm weather have packed out Bondi Beach.
About 1pm on Monday, Waverley Council advised Bondi Beach was nearing capacity and access to the sand and water would soon be restricted to allow for social distancing.
"We do not like having to restrict access to the beach so as a reminder to everyone if beach access is closed or the sand looks busy, please come back another time or use that time to visit our wonderful cafes and other local businesses," a spokesperson said in a statement.
