NSW Covid case numbers as state closes in on 80 per cent double dosed

NSW Covid case numbers as state closes in on 80 per cent double dosed
NSW Covid case numbers as state closes in on 80 per cent double dosed

80% VACCINATION 

Under the Reopening NSW roadmap at 80 per cent, the following freedoms will apply only to fully vaccinated adults (16+) and those with medical exemptions (staff and patrons).

Gatherings in the home and outdoor public spaces

Up to 10 visitors will be allowed in a home (not including children 12 and under)

Up to 20 people can continue to gather in unregulated outdoor settings

Up to 200 people can attend COVID Safe events

Up to 500 people can attend controlled (ticketed and seated) events

Community sport permitted

Those who are not fully vaccinated may only gather outdoors in groups of 2 people.

Venues including hospitality, retail stores and gyms

Retail stores can operate at one person per 4 sqm (those who are not fully vaccinated will continue to only have access to non-critical retail via click-and-collect)

Personal services such as hairdressers, spa, nail, beauty, waxing, tattoo and massage) can operate with one person per 4 sqm (uncapped)

Hospitality venues can operate with one person per 4 sqm inside and one person per 2 sqm outside, with the requirement to be seated while drinking indoors removed. Group bookings will be limited to 20 people. Those who are not fully vaccinated can only access hospitality settings for takeaway

Gyms and indoor recreation facilities (excluding indoor pools) can operate with one person per 4sqm, capped at 20 people per class.

Major outdoor recreation facilities

Major recreation outdoor facilities including stadiums, racecourses, theme parks and zoos can operate with one person per 4 sqm, capped at 5,000 people (or by exemption).

Entertainment, information and education facilities

Entertainment facilities (including cinemas, theatres, music halls) can operate with one person per 4 sqm or 75 per cent fixed seated capacity (whichever is larger)

Information and education facilities (including libraries, galleries and museums) can operate with one person per 4 sqm

Amusement centres and nightclubs will remain closed.

Working from home

Employers must continue to allow employees to work from home, if reasonably practicable

Employers must require employees who are not fully vaccinated to work from home, if reasonably practicable.

Education

Return to school with COVID Safe measures on 25 October (as previously announced).

Weddings, funerals and places of worship

One person per 4sqm (uncapped) for weddings with dancing permitted and eating and drinking allowed while standing. Those who are not fully vaccinated may only attend

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