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ACT health authorities are worried about a sharp drop in COVID-19 testing numbers, with figures more than halving compared to a week earlier.

While Sunday's tally of 33 new coronavirus infections was comfortably below recent record highs of 50-plus cases, ACT Health warned there has been a noticeable drop in the number of people getting tested.

It said while on Saturday October 9 there were more than 3500 tests undertaken, only 1508 tests were collected on Saturday October 16.

This was partly due to recent changes to the way exposure locations are now classified, it said.

However, ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman said it was still an important reminder to Canberrans to continue coming forward for testing.

"Testing remains a vital step in the way we manage COVID-19, especially now that we have eased restrictions," Dr Coleman said.

The ACT started easing its lockdown last Friday, with more rule relaxations to come towards the end of the month.

"We are strongly urging Canberrans to continue to get tested with the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms and as soon as symptoms start," Dr Coleman said.

"While the risk is lower, it is important everyone remembers that even if fully vaccinated, you can still contract COVID-19 and pass it on to others, especially to those who are unvaccinated."

The ACT enjoys one of the highest vaccination rates in the country.

Of the 33 new cases reported on Sunday, 24 are linked to known infections or ongoing clusters.

As of Sunday, there were 16 COVID-19 patients in ACT hospitals, including nine in intensive care.

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NSW has added 301 new locally acquired infections to its COVID-19 caseload, a day after reaching 80 per cent double-dose vaccination of eligible residents.

There are currently 619 virus patients in the state's hospitals, 137 of them in intensive care.

Health officials say NSW conducted more than 69,000 COVID-19 tests in the 24 hours to Saturday evening.

Some 91.9 per cent of people aged 16 and over have now had one dose of a vaccine and 80 per cent both.

The milestone means a return of community sport and dancing at hospitality venues.

Premier Dominic Perrottet revealed the target had been reached on Saturday afternoon, saying that "summer in NSW is looking good".

The number of 12- to 15-year-olds getting the jab is also rising - 74 per cent of the age group has had at least one dose, and 31.9 per cent is fully vaccinated.

The next stage of reopening will come just one week after lockdown was eased for the fully vaccinated on October 11.

It means fully vaccinated people can have up to 20 people to their home, and 50 people can gather outdoors.

There won't be any caps on hospitality venue bookings and patrons will be able to have a boogie - except at nightclubs, which will be allowed to open for the first time.

The 100-person cap for weddings and funerals will be removed, as will the five-person cap for beauticians and hairdressers.

As well, masks will no longer be required in office buildings.

All of these freedoms are limited to the fully vaccinated until December.

After 10,000 people gathered at Randwick Racecourse for The Everest on Saturday, the government has given the green light for future racing events to have the same capacity.

The Golden Eagle at Rosehill and the Bentley Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Royal Randwick can host 10,000 double-vaccinated patrons if they adhere to public health orders, Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson announced on Saturday.

"The people of NSW have done an incredible job rolling up their sleeves and getting vaccinated allowing us to welcome more people back to iconic events and get our economy firing again," Mr Anderson said in a statement.

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NSW has cleared 80 per cent double-dose vaccination of eligible residents, which will trigger the return of community sport and dancing at hospitality venues.

Premier Dominic Perrottet revealed the target had been reached on Saturday afternoon, saying that "summer in NSW is looking good".

Some 91.9 per cent of residents over 16 have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

The number of 12- to 15-year-olds getting the jab is also rising - 74 per cent of the age group has had at least one dose, and 31.9 per cent is fully vaccinated.

The next stage of reopening will come just one week after lockdown was eased for the fully vaccinated on October 11.

It means fully vaccinated people can have up to 20 people to their home, and 50 people can gather outdoors.

There won't be any caps on hospitality venue bookings and patrons will be able to have a boogie - except at nightclubs, which will be allowed to open for the first time.

The 100-person cap for weddings and funerals will be removed, as will the five-person cap for beauticians and hairdressers.

As well, masks will no longer be required in office buildings.

All of these freedoms are limited to the fully vaccinated until December.

After 10,000 people gathered at Randwick Racecourse for The Everest on Saturday, the government has given the green light for future racing events to have the same capacity.

The Golden Eagle at Rosehill and the Bentley Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Royal Randwick can host 10,000 double-vaccinated patrons if they adhere to public health orders, Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson announced on Saturday.

"The people of NSW have done an incredible job rolling up their sleeves and getting vaccinated allowing us to welcome more people back to iconic events and get our economy firing again," Mr Anderson said in a statement.

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