More than 60 per cent of Parkes residents aged 15 and over are now fully vaccinated, and 86.7 per cent have had their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
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Those are the latest figures in data published by the Federal Government on Monday, with data up to Sunday.
The local area - along with the State - is progressing solidly towards the NSW Government's targets for lifting some of the restrictions we've been living under during the current Delta outbreak.
So, what does our road out of lockdown look like?
The NSW Government on Monday announced that December 1 - with an anticipated State vaccination rate of 90 per cent - will be the key date for re-opening to both vaccinated and non-vaccinated residents.
It's the final phase of a three-stage plan that starts at the 70 per cent double-dose milestone on October 11.
For the fully vaccinated, this first stage includes many of the things Parkes residents have been enjoying since the lifting of lockdown: five visitors at home or a gathering of 20 in a park; the opening of retail stores and many other venues as long as they're capped at one person per four square metres.
Up to 50 guests can attend a wedding or a funeral, as long as they are seated to eat or drink. Masks remain compulsory at all indoor venues.
Those who haven't had both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will not have the same opportunities.
NSW is expected to hit 80 per cent double dose vaccination rate for those aged over 16 just a couple of weeks after it reaches the 70 per cent rate - in late October or early November.
Key changes include the return of community sport and up to 10 visitors allowed in a home, but again these only apply for those who are fully vaccinated with two dose of COVID vaccine.
You'll be able to stand up to enjoy a drink at the pub, as long as it's kept at one person per four square metres and group bookings are capped at 20.
There'll be dancing at weddings but still no singing in church, and people will be able to travel between Greater Sydney and regional NSW.
Masks will remain mandatory for all indoor premises and settings, except children under 12.
December 1 or a 90 per cent vaccination rate is now being revealed as the day when those who remain unvaccinated will come under the same restrictions as vaccinated people.
We hope that means that by Christmas we'll be able to have unlimited visitors to our homes or at outdoor gatherings, there'll be singing in churches, and the return of community sport for everyone.
Retail stores and personal services such as hairdressers can operate at one person per two square metres, so can gyms and indoor facilities ranging from recreational to the library.
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