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NSW has reported 199 new local coronavirus cases on Tuesday, as the state government says it is exploring opportunities to encourage vaccine uptake to reach its 6 million target by August 28.
“It’s really critical to have our communities in those eight local government areas take up the opportunity for vaccination,” she said.
There have been 3.9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in NSW. The state government’s 50 per cent vaccination goal to ease restrictions in Greater Sydney on August 29 means it will need to hit 6 million shots by the end of the month.
The Premier said the government was “keen to explore” opportunities to encourage vaccination and would consider reopening industries in Greater Sydney, such as construction, based on vaccination rates.