NSW Health has imposed restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19 as a cluster on Sydney's northern beaches sparked alarm just days before Christmas.
NSW Health restrictions until midnight on Wednesday. NSW Cabinet will review restrictions on Wednesday.
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RULES FOR GREATER SYDNEY, CENTRAL COAST AND WOLLONGONG:
Household gatherings limited to 10 visitors
One person per four square metre rule for all indoor settings, including hospitality venues and places of worship.
A cap of 300 people for hospitality venues and places of worship.
Singing in indoor venues restricted to a maximum of five performers indoors, provided they are 1.5m from one another and at least five metres from the audience who are not allowed to sing.
Dancefloors are banned, except for weddings, when a maximum of 20 from the wedding party will be permitted.
A maximum of 10 people are permitted in holiday homes and short-term rentals unless everyone is from the same household.
However, for premises that had already been rented out to more than 10 people before 21 December, the people can continue to stay there.
People urged not to visit residential aged care facilities, disability services or vulnerable people unless it is critical.
People advised to wear masks in indoor settings such as shops and hospitality venues, in line with advice already issued to those in the northern beaches.
NORTHERN BEACHES RESIDENTS REQUIRED TO STAY HOME UNLESS:
travelling to work or an educational institution if working or studying from home is not possible
exercising
seeking medical care
providing carer's responsibilities and meeting compassionate needs.
It is strongly recommended masks are worn when leaving isolation for these permitted reasons.
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