The number of daily cases of COVID-19 in New South Wales (NSW) climbed to 5,715, prompting the state government to bring back QR check-in requirements for hospitality and retail venues. Residents are swarming to testing sites, with over 160,000 tests conducted on Wednesday, as close contact numbers grow and others rush to get tested for holiday traveling. Five people were admitted to ICU, bringing the total number to 45. The number of people in hospitals has also risen to 347. One man in his 40s died. NSW Health reported that he was unvaccinated and had underlying health issues. Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, announced on Twitter that the state would revert back to its pre-Dec. 15 check-in settings given the increasing Omicron numbers. However, the NSW government is still maintaining its position on mask mandates, resisting calls to reimpose rules. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said check-ins would assist with …