"We're still very used to the messaging around elimination, where whenever there's a new case we try to track every movement and every venue. But now we're actually into living with COVID and it's all about how we can add layers of protection to how we can keep ourselves safe and to lessen the transmission in our communities."
As schools, churches and other businesses battle with closures and cleaning following outbreaks, there remains a concern surrounding the teacher shortage in the area.
New figures show 80% of Riverina schools had vacant teaching positions in October, amid outbreaks across both NSW and Victoria.