NSW has recorded 135 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the 24 hours to 8pm Sunday night.
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Across the state, 93.6 per cent of people aged 16 years and older have now had their first dose of a vaccine, while 87.7 per cent are fully vaccinated.
There are 349 COVID-19 cases in hospital with 77 in ICU.
There were 62,857 tests conducted in the past 24 hours, which is down on yesterday's 75,378 tests.
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Meanwhile, international travellers have touched down at Sydney airport as the border to NSW re-opens in a landmark day for the state's COVID-19 response.
The first overseas flight touched down at Kingsford Smith Airport before dawn on Monday.
Under the change, fully vaccinated passengers won't have to quarantine in a hotel or at home, paving the way for Australians stranded overseas to be able to come home for Christmas.
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated NSW residents can start travelling freely between Greater Sydney and the regions from Monday, November 1.
The lifting of intrastate travel restrictions will allow families to reunite for the first time in months and marks the return of regional tourism.
- with Australian Associated Press