Friends in NSW will soon be able to visit each other for support when social restrictions are relaxed this Friday.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced that two adults will be able to visit another household as of May 1.

“Two adults will be able to go and visit anybody else in their home on the basis of care, on the basis of reducing social isolation and everybody’s mental health,” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Tuesday morning.

“We want better mental health but we also know that that comes with risks but I have inherent faith in the people of New South Wales that people will act responsibly.”

Individuals must continue to practise social distancing, especially around the elderly.

“I do want to stress that if you’re visiting someone who’s over 70 years of age or someone with a co-morbidity, you have to practice really good social distancing,” she emphasised.

Those who are feeling unwell or fatigued are reminded to stay at home and self-isolate.

“If you have the mildest sniffle, do not go and visit anybody.”

Five new cases of coronavirus were recorded in NSW on Monday, taking the state’s total to 3,009.