PM reveals National Cabinet COVID-19 changes; Woolworths brings in limits on

That’s the end of the 9News live blog for today, Thursday, January 13.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced more workers will be able to return to work after being deemed close contacts if they test negative.

A decision on tennis player Novak Djokovic’s visa is still to be announced, but he was included in the Australian Open draw – and will face a fellow Serb in the first round if he’s allowed to play.

Australian Open organisers plan to cap tickets at 50 per cent.

New South Wales recorded 92,264 new COVID-19 cases, which included positive rapid antigen tests since January 1.

Another 22 people died with the virus.

Victoria reported 37,169 new cases and 25 deaths with plans to give boosters in supermarkets.

And Queensland will finally drop all border rules this weekend for domestic travellers.

We’ll return to the live blog tomorrow.