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Unvaccinated NSW residents have been delivered a major blow, with officials confirming those in regional areas who haven t received the vaccine will have some of their new-found freedoms reversed within weeks.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the 70 per cent roadmap, which is due to kick in on October 11, will apply to the whole state.

This means unvaccinated people living in areas that aren t currently in lockdown will no longer be able to enjoy the same freedoms they have in recent weeks.

So there will be individuals in regional and rural NSW who choose not to be vaccinated who will lose their freedoms on October 11, Mr Barilaro.

So my message to everybody in regional and rural NSW is to continue to get vaccinated. We are seeing vaccination rates climb right across the state including in the regions.

via www.news.com.au

“Lose their freedoms.” Crikey.