Update to COVID-19 Restrictions, 26th February 2021

Restrictions ease in NSW from 26th February

From 12.01am Friday 26 February, a number of COVID restrictions will be lifted across Greater Sydney and NSW. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced this week that from tomorrow:

• 50 visitors will now be allowed in the home;

• 30 people allowed to dance at weddings, with rotation on and off the dance floor;

• Increased class limits for gyms to 50 people (currently 30) subject to the 4sqm rule;

• Number of performers singing indoors increased to 30 (currently 5) subject to physical distancing requirements;

• Singing by congregants allowed in places of worship if masks are worn and subject to one person per 4sqm (currently no congregant singing allowed, with one per 2sqm permitted in places of worship);

• Increase capacity for cinemas to 100 per cent; and

• If current trends continue, drinking while standing up at indoor venues will be allowed in three weeks’ time (from Wednesday, 17 March).

The Government has urged NSW residents to remain vigilant and get tested if they experience the mildest of symptoms. More information here.