NSW has recorded just one new case of COVID-19 as students across the state return to schools at least one day a week.
More than 5200 people were tested for coronavirus in the latest 24 hour period with the one new confirmed case being a returned traveller from the United Kingdom.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Monday urged people to come forward and get tested - especially on weekends when testing numbers generally drop.
"We need to remain vigilant and come forward and get tested," she told reporters in Sydney.
"As the months and weeks get colder ... please don't assume it's the flu, assume it's coronavirus."
Students will return for one day of face-to-face learning per week from Monday, with attendance to increase over the course of the term.
The premier said Year 12 students will be back in public schools on average three days a week, with some Year 12 students going back full time this week.
"We are looking forward to that number increasing," Ms Berejiklian said.
"We expect to have full-time teaching by the end of May in many if not the majority of our schools."
Ms Berejiklian said it was not compulsory to send children to school and parents would not be penalised for keeping them at home.
The NSW government has urged parents to be vigilant about their children's health and to keep them away from school if they exhibit any symptoms of coronavirus.
The return to classrooms has come with a warning, with the premier saying any surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases could see a return to tighter measures.
The Berejiklian government on Sunday announced the easing of some restrictions from Friday, including allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people, such as a physical training session or sitting down in a park.
Up to five people, including children, will be able to visit a home and religious gatherings and places of worship can also welcome up to 10 worshippers.
Restaurants and cafes will also be allowed to have up to 10 patrons at a time, while ensuring they maintain social distancing and four square metres space per person.
A total of 10 guests will be allowed at weddings, and up to 20 people at indoor funerals and up to 30 at outdoor funerals.
No new coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in NSW with the state's death toll sitting at 46.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits. Testing for coronavirus is now widely available across Australia.
If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. The federal government's coronavirus tracing app COVIDSafe is available for download from your phone's app store.
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