COVID Restrictions Ease in NSW – Fully Vaccinated People Can Gather
Everything you need to know about the easing of restrictions in NSW
Though the number of new COVID-19 infections is rising, things are getting better for fully vaccinated people in NSW. The state surpassed the milestone of getting 6 million vaccinations done. So, new measures are being taken to ensure a balance between people’s mental well-being and public health needs. Hence, some COVID restrictions are being eased.
The extent of easing COVID restrictions depends on where you live. If you live in an LGA of concern (out of 12), you need to follow additional restrictions like outdoor exercise limits or follow a curfew.
From Monday, 12:01 a.m., you will be able to leave home for recreation for an hour every day in addition to the hour of exercise you were already allowed. Make sure that all adults in your house are fully vaccinated before you enjoy this freedom. You can also go for outdoor recreation activities like picnics (within 5 km of your house) from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. You cannot mingle with people of other households while enjoying an outdoor recreation activity
If you don’t live in an LGA of concern, you can get away from a few more COVID restrictions. You can gather outdoors with up to 5 people (including kids), and you won’t have to follow any time restrictions if all the adults are fully vaccinated. These gatherings must be held in public places and within a person’s LGA or within 5 km of a person’s house. Only two people from different households can meet outside for exercise or recreation, and it also must take place within the LGA or 5 km limitation.
Easing of COVID Restrictions Doesn’t Mean Avoiding Wearing a Mask
As per the latest government requirements, wearing a face mask is still mandatory for all indoor venues, public transport, and workplaces unless a person is eating. So, this one among the COVID restrictions will probably not go away for a long time.
Talking about the easing of COVID restrictions, Kerry Chant, the Chief Health Officer of NSW, said that the changes were baby steps. She stated, “I think one has to keep these [changes] in proportion. We’re allowing a household who has been doing it tough in south-western Sydney and Western Sydney to sit in the park as a household if all of the adult members are vaccinated. I hope the people of south-western Sydney and Western Sydney appreciate that, but for many, they will go, ‘that’s not much.”
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