Riverina police will be out in force to make sure the latest public health orders are being adhered to.
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Since Saturday, social distancing and mask wearing while indoors became mandatory for regional communities in NSW.
The Southern Region is assisting NSW Health with current orders for regional parts of the state and is urging the public to take responsibility to ensure the safety of others, as residents and visitors travel the region during the school holiday period.
Southern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar says police will be out monitoring businesses and the behaviour of community members.
"We have seen a minority of the public who are not heeding the advice and police will hold these people accountable for their actions, if they disregard these guidelines and endanger others," he said.
The following restrictions now apply to regional areas and will remain in place until midnight on Friday 9 July 2021, unless extended or repealed earlier.
- Visitors to households will be limited to five guests - including children;
- Masks will be compulsory in all indoor non-residential settings, including workplaces, and at organised outdoor events;
- Drinking while standing at indoor venues will not be allowed;
- Singing by audiences at indoor shows or by congregants at indoor places of worship will not be allowed;
- Dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs;
- Dancing will be allowed at weddings, but only for the wedding party (no more than 20 people);
- Dance and gym classes limited to 20 per class (masks must be worn);
- The one person per four square metre rule will be re-introduced for all indoor and outdoor settings, including weddings and funerals;
- Outdoor seated events will be limited to 50% seated capacity.
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