From the Monday after NSW hits the 80 per cent (aged 16 and over) double dose vaccination target, eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated to have up to 10 people visit their home, participate in community sport, and access hospitality venues (where drinking while standing up will be allowed indoors). All premises will operate at one person per 4sqm indoors, and one person per 2sqm outdoors.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the 80 per cent roadmap would also remove the limit of fully vaccinated guests for weddings and funerals, and remove customer caps for personal services such as hairdressers.
“I know people are counting down the minutes until we reach 70 per cent double dose and the freedoms that will provide, and today we are providing further certainty by announcing the 80 per cent roadmap and future settings,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“Vaccination remains our ticket to freedom so we need to work even harder to get jabs in arms, to help stop the spread, minimise outbreaks and ensure people are protected when we open up.”
Cumberland Mayor Steve Christou welcomed the road map and the changes for everyone (either vaccinated or not) from December 1.
“Particularly, community sport for everyone from December 1 is a fantastic to boost the exercise options to support mental health,” he said.
“This will be a great springboard into summer, particularly for children who have been home schooled and who haven’t had any structured activities or sports for months.
“Most importantly, it gives clear direction for businesses that have been closed and the households that rely on those businesses.
“It offers clarity and light at the end of the tunnel to the communities who’ve lived under harsh lockdowns for far too long. It allows business owners to plan for their opening in a Covid-safe way.”
From December 1, further changes will be introduced including all venues moving to the 2sqm rule, masks will not be required indoors at offices, indoor pools and nightclubs can reopen and unvaccinated people will have greater freedoms.
