"NSW reported 1,288 new locally acquired Covid-19 cases on Thursday as the state surpassed seven million vaccine doses.

The latest case total is the second highest of the pandemic and the sixth consecutive day reported infections have been above 1,000.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said reaching the latest vaccine milestone, which meant the state had given 70 per cent of the eligible population one dose, was "outstanding".

She said hitting the target had allowed her to ease restrictions for those in LGAs of concern.

Anyone in those 12 areas will be able to exercise for an unlimited time, now aligning with the rest of the state. The easing will be implemented from 5am on Friday.

Ms Berejiklian previously set the state's target at 10 million jabs, with the state's last million doses coming in roughly eight days.

On Wednesday Ms Berejiklian told residents, particularly businesses, to "get ready" for a reopening, reiterating her plans for further social and economic freedoms once the state hits 70 per cent fully vaccinated.

Ms Berejiklian has regularly highlighted the importance of the first dose percentage, suggesting it is a near guarantee that figure will be reached for both doses."