Epidemiologists split over easing of Covid restrictions in NSW and Victoria

While business groups celebrate change to isolation rules, some experts remain cautious

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The easing of Covid restrictions in Victoria and New South Wales has been welcomed by industry groups, despite concerns from some epidemiologists that it sends the wrong message at a time daily infections remain high.

From Friday, people in both states who live with Covid-19 cases or are deemed close contacts will no longer have to quarantine for seven days, provided they have no symptoms.