A breakdown of the NSW roadmap out of lockdown announced by the NSW Government this morning, 9 September.
* Freedoms will apply for fully vaccinated adults only.
* This will happen from the first Monday after the state reaches a 70 per cent double dose vaccination coverage target, which is expected in October.
Gatherings in the home and public spaces
* Up to five visitors in a home where all adults are vaccinated (not including children 12 and under).
* Up to 20 people can gather outdoors.
Hospitality venues, shops and gyms
* Hospitality venues can open with one person per four sq/m inside and one person per two sq/m outside, and standing while drinking will be permitted outside.
* Shops can open under one person per four sq/m rule.
* Unvaccinated people will continue to only be allowed to access critical retail shops, such as supermarkets.
* Personal services – such as hairdressers and nail salons – can open with one person per four sq/m, capped at five clients per premises.
* Gyms and indoor recreation facilities can open under one person per four sq/m rule, with classes capped at 20.
* Sporting facilities including swimming pools can open.
Stadiums, theatres and major outdoor recreation facilities
* Major outdoor recreation facilities – including stadiums, racecourses, theme parks and zoos – can open with one person per four sq/m, capped at 5000 people.
* Up to 500 people can attend ticketed and seated outdoor events.
* Indoor entertainment facilities – including cinemas, theatres, music halls, museums and galleries – can open with one person per four sq/m, or 75 per cent fixed seated capacity.
Weddings, funerals and places of worship
* Up to 50 guests can attend weddings and dance, but eating and drinking are only permitted while seated.
* Up to 50 guests can attend funerals, with eating and drinking permitted while seated.
* Churches and places of worship can open subject to the one person per four sq/m rule, with no singing.
Travel
* Domestic travel, including trips to regional NSW, permitted.
* Caravan parks and camping grounds can open.
* Carpooling will be permitted.
* Non-vaccinated people aged under 16 will have access to all outdoor settings, but will only be able to visit indoor venues with people from their household.
* Employers must continue to allow employees to work from home, if the employee is able to do so.
* There will be revised guidance on isolation for close and casual contacts who are fully vaccinated.
Masks
* Masks remain mandatory for all indoor public venues – including public transport, front-of-house hospitality, retail and business premises and on planes – and at airports.
* Only hospitality staff will be required to wear a mask outdoors.
* Children aged under 12 won’t need a mask indoors.
Schools
* Kindergarten and year one students return to classroom on October 25.
* Year 12 students undertaking HSC exams can study on campus from October 25.
More double doses
When NSW hits the 80 per cent double dose coverage target, the government intends to open up further freedoms around international travel, community sport, major events and other areas.
AAP
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