The Cowra local government area's (LGA) stay-at-home orders will be lifted from midnight, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced.
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In a post on social media, Ms Cooke confirmed the news after consultation with Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard.
"I have just spoken with Minister Brad Hazzard and can announce that the lockdown for the Cowra LGA will be lifted at 12.01am tonight," she said.
"Thank you to the Western NSW Local Health District for working closely with me over the course of the weekend and providing the most current data to assist the expert panel make their decision.
"Thank you to our business community for your patience."
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Ms Cooke also confirmed schools will return to face-to-face learning from Tuesday.
"I thank our local schools for their efforts and for preparing for any eventuality," she said.
"NSW Health will continue to closely monitor the evolving situation with COVID-19 and will not hesitate to update its advice to protect the health and wellbeing of the people of NSW.
"So let's continue to lead by example and keep up our rapid response to COVID-19 by getting tested and getting vaccinated."
Cowra recorded two cases on Monday, both were in isolation and not infectious in the community.
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