NSW records nine new cases of COVID-19 from almost 40,000 tests on Christmas Day - 9News

NSW has recorded nine new cases of locally-acquired COVID-19, all linked to Sydney's Avalon cluster.

Despite yesterday being Christmas Day, nearly 40,000 came forward to be tested for coronavirus.

The total number of cases linked to the Avalon cluster is now 116.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian asked on Christmas Day for people to "limit any activity in the CBD,", amid concerns about people from across the city mingling and the spread of coronavirus. (Sam Mooy)

There are also an additional six cases of COVID-19 in returned travellers, all of whom are currently in hotel quarantine.

"Eight of the locally acquired cases are linked to the Avalon cluster," NSW Health said in a statement.

"Investigations continue into the source of the Avalon cluster, which now numbers 116.

"The source of the other locally acquired case remains under investigation."

NSW's Health Minister Brad Hazzard has slammed partygoers who attended a beachfront party at Bronte yesterday, describing it as a possible "super spreader event".

"It is absolutely appalling to see what was clearly a group of people, a large gathering of people who didn't give a damn about the rest of Sydney," Mr Hazzard said.

"Let me tell you, that event, I am hoping, will not become a super spreader event. But has every chance that it could be.

Crowds gathered with little social distancing at Bronte Beach on Christmas Day. (Supplied)

"Obviously in the earlier stages of the step in academic we had some challenges with backpackers with backpackers who clearly wanted to party in the eastern suburbs. It cannot go on."

Mr Hazzard confirmed that current household restrictions – eased slightly for December 24, 25 and 26 - will resort back to normal from 12:01am tomorrow morning.

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