Covid-19 restrictions ease today

STARTING today, there will be no restriction on dancing at weddings, pubs, and nightclubs and entertainment venues and stadiums are allowed to use 100 percent of their seating capacity.

The Berejiklian government has also removed caps on weddings, funerals and home visitors however, if more than 100 people attend a home event there must be a COVID-19 Safety plan in place.

Venues can also revert back to the two square metre rule and 200 people can attend outdoor gatherings.

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the easing of restrictions is a significant step forward as the state continues its COVID-19 recovery.

“With no community transmission and our quarantine and frontline workers now receiving their second vaccinations, the timing is right to further ease restrictions across the state,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“As we do this, it is important we don’t let our guard down and continue to check in at venues, keep our social distance and get tested if we have even the mildest of symptoms,” she said.

Businesses and organisations must continue to keep accurate records of all attendances, including the use of QR Codes, to enable fast contact tracing in the event of any community transmission.

New South Wales Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant said it is critical everyone continues to practise COVID-safe behaviours, including using QR codes, staying home if unwell and getting tested.

“I also urge everyone to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible and able to do so. It will not only protect you, your family and loved ones, but will keep the whole community safe,” Dr Chant said.

Changed restrictions

• No caps on weddings and funerals;
• No restrictions on singing including in places of worship;
• No restriction on dancing including at weddings and in pubs and nightclubs;
• No cap on visitors in the home, however if there are more than 100 people there must be a COVID-19 Safety plan and electronic recording of visitor details;
• 200 people allowed for personal outdoor public gatherings;
• All venues to move to the one person per 2sqm rule (venues will be allowed at least 25 people before the 2sqm rule applies)
• 100% seated capacity at entertainment venues including stadiums and theatres
• Mask use including on public transport will move from ‘mandatory’ to ‘strongly recommended’.