NSW recorded 7615 new infections, down from Friday’s 9243 cases while Victoria reported 6280 new cases, down from the 6935 on Friday.Twelve people died with the virus in NSW but the number of people in hospital has fallen with 1297 people receiving care for Covid with 81 of those are in intensive care.Twenty more people died in Victoria with 365 in hospital, a huge drop on the 451 receiving care on Friday. Of those, 64 were in ICU.The figures come as new freedoms have be introduced. Several restrictions eased at 6pm on Friday in Victoria including scrapping density limits in hospitality venues.People no longer need to check-in at supermarkets and retail venues, and dancing at venues is back on the cards.But Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said residents still needed to check-in at restaurants and pubs.Meanwhile in NSW, restrictions were eased early with new freedoms coming into force yesterday.NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said it was about taking a “measured approach”.There are no longer density limits in hospitality venues and QR check-in is not mandatory, except at nightclubs and music events with more than 1000 people.Hospitals, aged and disability facilities will also continue to use check-in systems. Singing and dancing at venues is also back on.More restrictions will ease on February 25.
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