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We’re back!

EVERYONE is being urged to continue to keep their distance from each other as the community and economy slowly emerges from the Covid-19 lockdown.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard says it is vital both businesses and patrons follow health and safety guidelines and urged everyone to act “as if you are infectious”.
“We need to accept life will be different until we have an effective treatment or a vaccine,” he said.
“Everyone should maintain physical distancing and practise good hygiene, and if even the mildest symptoms present such as a sore throat or runny nose, get yourself tested.”


Federal MP for Blaxland, Jason Clare joined Bankstown RSL ambassadors Anthony Maroon and Erin Molan at the club on Monday for its re-opening.
Describing clubs as “the beating heart of the community”, Mr Clare said after being locked down it was great to be able to catch up with friends, to “have a good feed and go home safe”.
“Do yourself a favour and come to Bankstown because there is great food from all around the world,” he said.
Businesses must still comply with the one person per four square metre rule and have CovidSafe plans in place, although restrictions relaxed a little further on Monday, June 1, with travel allowed to regional NSW, and camping grounds and caravan parks permitted to open in time for the June long weekend.
Zoos, aquariums, museums, galleries and libraries can also re-open, while beauty, nail, tanning and waxing salon operators can also see clients again.
Up to 50 patrons per separate seated food and drink area are now allowed in pubs, clubs, casinos, cafes and restaurants, with the same number also able to attend funerals and places of worship.
However weddings remain limited to 20 guests, other gatherings to five visitors in a home or 10 people outside, and gyms will stay closed.
Further details at nsw.gov.au/covid-19.