Service NSW Update

 

Hello John To help you keep up to date with the recent COVID rules, we’ve pulled together a quick summary so you know what you need to do to keep everyone in the community safe. If you live in Greater Sydney (which includes Wollongong, Central Coast, the Blue Mountains, as well as the southern zone of the Northern Beaches), it is mandatory to wear a face mask indoors, if you are visiting a shop or a business including: supermarket or shopping centre bank or post office hairdressing, nail, beauty, tanning or waxing salon, or spa betting agency and gaming venue indoor entertainment venue, including cinemas and theatres places of worship residential aged care facility waiting for, or travelling on public transport – including taxis and ride-share tattoo or massage parlour Service NSW Centres also require customers to wear masks. From Monday 4 January a $200 on the spot fine can apply for not wearing a mask. Children under 12 and those with exemptions are encouraged to wear masks where practical. > Know the rules Changes for Greater Sydney From Sunday 3 January, these rules are in place for Greater Sydney. Small venues including cafés, restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs Capacity for venues is strictly limited and needs to allow: 4 square metres per person indoors 2 square metres per person outdoors Gym classes A maximum of 30 people are allowed per class (previously this was 50). Weddings, funerals and memorial services Can have up to 100 people. This includes gatherings after services. There needs to be room for: 4 square metres per person indoors 2 square metres per person outdoors Holiday rentals Holiday let or short stay rentals can have up to 10 people, unless you were already staying at the rental from Monday 21 December. Outdoor rehearsals and performances Performing arts rehearsals and performances held outdoors can have up to 500 people. There needs to be 2 square metres available per person. Planned outdoor events The 2 square metres per person rule applies to planned outdoor events. The number of people who can attend is up to: 500 people if everyone is seated 2,000 people if everyone is assigned a specific seat Nightclubs No venues can open as a nightclub Protests Can have up to 500 people   Rules for Sydney’s Northern Beaches northern zone Restrictions for the northern zone of the Northern Beaches remain the same with stay at home orders in place until Saturday 9 January: No visitors to your home Up to 5 people within the same zone, can gather outdoors (but not at homes) for exercise and recreation Some businesses must remain closed   Rules for regional and rural NSW Up to 25 customers can be at a venue before the ‘2 square metre per person’ rule applies.   Further questions about how the rules apply to you? If you’re wondering how the latest COVID-19 public health order affects having visitors at your home, outdoor gatherings, taking part in sport, or travel and holidays please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.   service.nsw.gov.au  13 77 88