Premier Gladys Berejiklian said housing large numbers of international travellers returning to Australia posed a major logistical challenge that has been successfully managed.
“We know quarantine hasn’t been easy for anyone involved, which is why I’d like to thank the returning travellers as well as the accommodation industry, 31 participating hotels and their staff for adapting at short notice to help us manage this unprecedented situation,” Ms Berejiklian said.
NSW hotels have hosted more than 13,000 guests so far, including 1,059 families with children, housed in serviced apartments.
Currently, 3,637 people are still in hotel quarantine accommodation, with more than 31,000 catered meals provided so far.
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the quarantine requirements created complex challenges.
“It’s been amazing to see so many people pulling together in a short space of time to safely transport, house and care for such a large number of people,” Mr Ayres said.
“Their efforts have helped us stabilise infection rates and contributed enormously to progress in managing this disease. This is another example of the people of NSW rising to the challenge.”
The NSW Government is grateful for fantastic support provided by a team of dedicated medical professionals and hundreds of police, Australian Defence Force personnel, transport workers, security guards, caterers, cleaners, our travel management partners and support staff.
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