Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the next few weeks are “absolutely critical” for NSW to control the spread of the virus.
From today, COVID-safe compliance measures already enforced for pubs will also apply to restaurants, bars, cafes, clubs, breweries and cellar doors including limiting group bookings to 10, mandatory COVID-safe plans and registration as a COVID-safe business, and recording contact details of all patrons.
Ms Berejiklian reinforced the need for all businesses to implement COVID-safety plans or risk being penalised.
NSW Health has also updated its advice, encouraging people to avoid non-essential travel and gatherings. Although this is not enforced by a Public Health Order at this time, NSW Health are asking all people to reconsider and limit non-essential activities where possible.
Tourism operators must implement their COVID-safety plan to ensure the health and safety of their customers and employees, and may continue to accept customers at this time.
NSW Health’s resources to support tourism businesses are still available - download the social media assets, posters, email banners and door hangers to advise guests about what to do if they become unwell.
Weddings and corporate events are now limited to 150 people - subject to being able to accommodate one person per four square metres - and venues must be registered as a COVID-Safe business.
This week the NSW Government also introduced further restrictions on entering NSW from Victoria with the establishment of a strict new border zone, tightened permit conditions and stronger enforcement powers.
The key health advice remains:
- Maintain physical distance (minimum 1.5 metres)
- Practice good hygiene ie. frequent hand washing
- Anyone with symptoms should get tested and stay home
For the latest health advice and information about NSW restrictions, refer to NSW.gov.au
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR BEST COVIDSAFE BUSINESSES
Nominations are now open for the 2020 SafeWork NSW Awards, with this year’s awards recognising businesses that have best responded to the significant challenges posed to workplaces by the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are three sub-categories:
- Small business – non-government (two regional and two metropolitan)
- Large business – non-government (two regional and two metropolitan)
- Government
Non-government businesses across NSW that are selected for recognition are eligible for a $3,000 safety rebate. Nominations for the 2020 SafeWork Awards are open until 9 August, with winners announced in October.
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