Mask Wearing Is Now Mandatory In Greater Sydney Here’s What You Need To Know
Wearing a mask will save lives and save you $200 in fines.
In an effort to not, “restrict business activity, jobs or economic activity,” NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced that wearing a mask is mandatory indoors in the greater Sydney area, subject to fines up to $200.
New measures were announced for greater Sydney which includes Wollongong, the Central Coast and the Blue Mountains. Face masks are now mandatory indoors at shopping centres, travelling on public and shared transport (including Uber and taxis), inside cinemas and theatres, attending places of worship, and in hair and beauty businesses.
Face masks are also now mandatory for staff in hospitality, casinos and for patrons using gaming services.
From 3 January 2021, in Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong and Blue Mountains, it is mandatory to wear a face covering in certain indoor settings.
For a full list of premises where you must wear a mask and other rules, visit: https://t.co/AGl9czJhOu pic.twitter.com/9d1gqpqG4X
— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) January 2, 2021
The southern zone of the Northern Beaches will now also be subject to the same restrictions as Greater Sydney. Compliance with these new mandatory regulations will start from Monday the 4th of January.
People will be subject to an on-the-spot fine $200 if they are not wearing a mask in any of the above areas. Meanwhile, outdoor gatherings are also now reduced to 2,000 people unless an exemption is granted. One has been granted for the Sydney cricket test.
“We appreciate what people might say about us continuing to hold those events, but also consider the thousands of jobs it keeps, consider the sense of normality it gives us,” Berejiklian said.
NSW recorded seven locally acquired cases of #COVID19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, with an additional 12 cases in returned travellers in hotel quarantine. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in NSW to 4,758 since the beginning of the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/K2m38p6uwx
— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) January 2, 2021
Other rules announced for the greater Sydney area include: Weddings and funerals are now limited to 1 person per 4sqm, and up to a maximum of 100 people. Also, outdoor performances and protests will be limited to 500 people. Night clubs are also not permitted.
These measures do not apply to those living outside of Sydney, the Central Coast, or Wollongong. But all residents and visitors across the State are urged to practise COVID safe behaviours and get tested even if symptoms are mild.
NSW makes masks mandatory in many indoor settings. $200 fine
Lots of changes to capacity limits in public gatherings (including nightclubs being “not permitted” again)
Full statement from Gladys Berejiklian and Brad Hazzard:#auspol pic.twitter.com/Hyn48swdV7
— Josh Butler (@JoshButler) January 2, 2021
Residents and visitors to NSW are encouraged to regularly check and remain up to date on NSW’s Covid-19 news via the NSW government website here.
Please, be safe and comply with mandatory mask-wearing and restrictions, if not to keep people safe, it could save you $200.