Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020
In the interest of public health and in an effort to stem the continued spread of COVID-19 the NSW government have enacted a new, more stringent Public Health Order as of 31st March 2020.
This Order outlines the following further restrictions to gatherings and movement:
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, leave the person’s place of residence. Examples of a reasonable excuse include leaving for reasons involving—
- obtaining food or other goods and services, or
- travelling for the purposes of work or education if the person cannot do it at home, or
- exercise, or
- medical or caring reasons.
In addition, this Order directs that a person must not participate in a gathering in a public place of more than 2 persons. Exceptions include—
- gatherings of members of the same household, and
- gatherings essential for work or education
How can you make sure that your actions are within the bounds of the Order?
1. Only leave your house for essential activities
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Grocery shopping
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To pick up goods essential to conducting business
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Going to the Waste Management Facility
- To and from your work place
- To and from the shop
- To and from school
3. Exercise anywhere on the Island as long as you maintain 1.5m distance between persons. You can exercise with a maximum of one person from a different household or anyone from your household (regardless of number).
Household: refers to all persons currently living in your dwelling.
Examples of exercise include:
- Walking with a friend at 1.5m
- Walking with your partner and children (one household) at 1.5m
- Walking your dog
- Swimming with a friend at 1.5m
- Surfing with a friend or with your household at 1.5m
- Hiking with a friend or with your household at 1.5m
4. Keep 1.5m as much as possible and ensure you practice all safety measures if you leave your home for a medical or caring reason.
- Urgently need to see the Doctor
- Develop symptoms
- Are an essential primary carer for another person
5. Do not plan gatherings.
- Try not to meet up with people at this time. If you must meet with someone as a primary support person limit this to a 2 person gathering only.
- Leaving the house to meet up with friends or family for social purposes is not permitted.
- Gathering for the purpose of work is permitted with a 1.5m distance still being maintained.
More information on applicable Public Health Orders can be found on the NSW Government COVID-19 website
If you have any questions with regard to this information or need further clarification please call the LHIB on 6563 2066.
Yours Sincerely,