The easing of restrictions comes as the new Omicron variant has been identified with authorities around the world investigating the risk it poses. Public health advice on quarantine arrangements and isolation requirements in relation to this will be provided as soon as new information emerges on the risk posed by the new variant and the extent of its international transmission.
The updated roadmap will mean:
• Masks will only be required on public transport and planes, at airports, and for indoors, front-of-house hospitality staff who are not fully vaccinated (previously all indoors front-of-house hospitality staff regardless of vaccination status). Masks will be strongly encouraged in settings where you cannot social distance;
• No density limits;
• Covid safety plans will be optional for businesses and will be supported by SafeWork NSW;
• QR check-ins will only be required at high-risk venues including hospitals, aged and disability care facilities, gyms, places of worship, funerals or memorial services, personal services (eg hairdressers and beauty salons), limited hospitality settings (including pubs, small bars, registered clubs and nightclubs), and for indoor music festivals with more than 1,000 people; and
• Proof of vaccination will no longer be required by Public Health Order for most activities (businesses can still require proof at their own discretion). Proof of vaccination will still be required for indoor music festivals with more than 1,000 people.
Soften rules on mask wearing, QR check-ins
SHOPPERS will no longer be forced to wear masks when the State reaches the 95 per cent double dose vaccination target or December 15, whichever comes first.
