NSW Covid-19 restrictions update: see the new coronavirus rules for Sydney and regional NSW

The NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has announced an update to Covid restrictions for Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour that come into effect at 4pm on 23 June.

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Update to face mask rules

You must wear a face mask in Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour when:

• in all indoor non-residential settings, including workplaces, in gym and dance classes, and at organised outdoor events

• using public transport, hire vehicles, taxis and rideshare services

• waiting for public transport at a bus or light rail stop, train station or ferry wharf.

Is there a lockdown?

No, although Berejiklian indicated the NSW government would consider all options moving forward.

Can I leave Sydney?

If you live or work in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Randwick, Canada Bay, Inner West, Bayside, and Woollahra local government areas, you cannot travel outside metropolitan Sydney for non-essential travel.

“If you happen to live or work in those seven LGAs, we don’t want you moving outside of Sydney,” Berejiklian said on 23 June. “We don’t want spreading to our regions. We don’t want spreading to holiday destinations within New South Wales, at regional New South Wales in particular.”

Can I have visitors to my house?

Visitors to households have been be limited to only five guests – including children.

Related: Covid travel restrictions: where you can and can’t go within Australia – and to New Zealand

What are the restrictions at hospitality and entertainment venues?

The one person per four square metre rule will be re-introduced for all indoor and outdoor settings, including weddings and funerals. Berejiklian said people shouldn’t cancel their events, but should reassess attendance numbers.

Drinking while standing at indoor venues will also not be allowed and outdoor seated events will be limited to only 50% seated capacity.

Singing by audiences at indoor shows or by congregants at indoor places of worship is also banned, and dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs. However, dancing is allowed at weddings for the bridal party only (no more than 20 people).

Can I travel interstate?

Each state and territory is updating guidance on travel rules individually:

• Queensland

• New South Wales

• South Australia

• Western Australia

• Tasmania

• Australian Capital Territory

• Northern Territory

What about public gatherings?

Up to 200 people can gather in an outdoor public place such as a park, reserve, beach, garden or public space.

Outdoor seated events will be limited to 50% seated capacity.

Other restrictions

• Dance and gym classes limited to 20 per class (masks must be worn).

• Previous public transport capacity limits, represented by green dots, will be reintroduced.

• Nightclubs must still be Covid safe, while weddings, funerals and memorial services must have and comply with a Covid-19 safety plan.

• When a religious service is held in a place of public worship, the premises must have and comply with a COVID-19 Safety Plan for a place of worship.

See the full list of what you can do in NSW at the NSW Health website

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