Sidney after 106 days celebrates the end of the lockdown, but only for the vaccinated

The inhabitants of Sidney celebrate the end of a long anti Covid lockdown, which lasted 106 days.

After almost four months, from midnight pubs, restaurants, bars, gyms, swimming pools and libraries have reopened their doors. But not everyone, only those who can prove they are vaccinated.

Among those over 16, the vaccination rate in the more than five million residents of the capital of New South Wales is 70%.

Having reached this threshold, it was decided to put an end - at least for the vaccinated - to the lockdown imposed at the end of June due to the growth of infections due to the spread of the delta variant.

The coronavirus has not yet been defeated in New South Wales, which in the last 24 hours has recorded 496 cases of contagion and despite the festive air, fears of a possible new worsening of the situation remain.

Indeed, the Australian Medical Association has already launched a first call for caution and warned the government: "The reopening should be gradual, otherwise New South Wales could still see hospitals completely overwhelmed despite high vaccination rates."

Various restrictions persist on the Australian territory: for example, large gatherings are prohibited and entry is still prohibited for tourists arriving from abroad.

(Unioneonline / L)