Thread by @NSWHealth

⚠️ PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER ⚠️
Following a recent case of COVID-19 community transmission changes to restrictions have been introduced under a Public Health Order.

These rules and restrictions apply for Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong and Blue Mountains from 5pm, Thursday 6 May 2021 until 12.01AM on Monday 10 May 2021.

The following restrictions are now in place:

• Singing will not be permitted in indoor areas of non-residential premises unless:
- The singers are performers (including, for example, a choir at a place of worship)
- The singing takes place in a school or educational facility or

- The singing takes place as part of teaching or instructions
- An exemption has been signed in relation to the Public Health Order and the Mask Order to permit singing at a place of public worship by an individual who is integral to the religious service.

That person does not have to wear a mask while singing.
• In hospitality premises, including nightclubs:
- Stand up drinking in indoor areas will be prohibited
- Dancing will not be permitted in indoor, unless it is related to a wedding or it part of a performance.

There will be public advice that dancing should be limited to 20 persons
• Visitors to places of residence will be limited to 20 persons (with a number of exemptions, such as persons engaged in work, childcare and emergencies)

• Holiday homes will be limited to 20 persons (unless all from the same household) or the holiday home was being used before the order commenced
In addition masks are mandatory at the following places in Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong and Blue Mountains:

•Retail premises, or business premises that provide good or services to members of the public, but not hospitality venues or health premises. However, hospitality workers who deal with members of the public will have to wear a mask
• Gaming areas

• Entertainment facilities
• Places of public worship
• Public transport
For further information on the current restrictions and details of exemptions, please visit: nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules