The State’s roadmap to COVID-normal has been updated with an easing of density limits, mask requirements and the use of QR check-ins on the menu.
Announced by Premier, Dominic Perrottet, eased restrictions are to come into effect when the State reaches the 95 per cent double-dose vaccination target or on 15 December, whichever comes first.
Mr Perrottet said masks would only be required on public transport and planes, at airports and for indoors front-of-house hospitality staff who were not fully vaccinated (previously all indoors front-of-house hospitality staff regardless of vaccination status).
He said the planned one person per 2 sqm density limit had been scrapped in favour of no density limits.
“COVID-safety plans will be optional for businesses and will be supported by SafeWork NSW,” Mr Perrottet said.
“QR check-ins will only be required at high-risk venues including hospitals, aged and disability care facilities, gyms, places of worship, funerals or memorial services, personal services (e.g. hairdressers and beauty salons), limited hospitality settings (including pubs, small bars, registered clubs and nightclubs), and for indoor music festivals with more than 1,000 people,” he said.
“Proof of vaccination will no longer be required by Public Health Order for most activities (businesses can still require proof at their own discretion).”
Mr Perrottet said proof of vaccination would still be required for indoor music festivals with more than 1,000 people.
The Premier said NSW Health was rolling out a booster vaccination program at its clinics to individuals aged 18 and older who had received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine more than six months ago.
“The easing of restrictions was only possible because NSW is amongst the highest vaccinated populations in the world and the introduction of the booster shot program,” he said.
Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard said COVID booster shots would be an important part of keeping the community safe through the summer.
“If you had your second COVID vaccination jab six months or more ago, you should book a booster right now,” Mr Hazzard said.
“Don’t forget, if you haven’t been vaccinated at all go and get the jab to protect yourself and your family,” he said.
“By stepping up for a jab and a booster shot you help protect yourself and everyone around you, including the elderly, those with underlying health conditions and young children who aren’t yet eligible for vaccinations.”
Mr Hazzard reminded people to get tested if they developed symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status.
Further information on COVID-19 rules and restrictions can be accessed at this PS News link.
