More restrictions have eased across NSW as we move towards reopening the economy in a COVID-19 safe way, with people urged to maintain physical distancing.
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It is vital both businesses and patrons follow health and safety guidelines, to ensure we keep people in jobs and businesses in business.
People need to maintain physical distancing and practice good hygiene, and if even the mildest symptoms present such as a sore throat or runny nose, get yourself tested.
From June 1, the following will be allowed:
- Pubs, clubs, casinos, cafes and restaurants can have up to 50 customers per separate seated food and drink area;
- Travel to regional NSW for a holiday;
- Up to 50 people can attend places of worship and attend a funeral;
- Up to 20 guests can attend weddings;
- Zoos, aquariums and reptile parks are allowed to open;
- Beauty, nail, tanning and waxing salon operators can begin treatments;
- Camping grounds and caravan parks can open; and
- Museums, galleries and libraries are allowed to open.
All businesses reopening must comply with the one person per four square metre rule. There is also provision for business to have COVIDSafe plans in place.
A link to industry guidelines is here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/industry-guidelines
The rules on gathering remain the same: five visitors to a home, and 10 people outside.
The health orders can be found here.For the latest information please go to nsw.gov.au/covid-19
Gas heaters warning
With winter now with us, people are being warned to be alert of the dangers of using unauthorised indoor portable gas heaters at home.
These devices, which use an LPG gas bottle, have been banned in NSW because they are a major fire hazard and have failed to meet Australian safety standards.
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These products are extremely dangerous and we have a number of examples of them malfunctioning and bursting into flames in NSW homes.
With the weather getting cooler, please don't be tempted to buy a cabinet heater, and always check for safety certification prior to purchasing any heating device.
Cabinet heaters have been banned in Australia for over a decade, however are still being imported and sold to Australians via popular auction websites.
Cabinet heaters fail the basic safety checks required to keep you and your family safe and should never be used at home.
For more information on how to keep your family safe during the colder months, visit the Product Safety Australia website.
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