New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian (Barra-jik-lian) plans to ease COVID restrictions from next Friday February 12th unless there are unexpected outbreaks. The decision has come as the state recorded no new local infections overnight.
The new restrictions will replace the 4 square metre rule with the 2 square metre rule for venues such as restaurants, bars and places of worship. Singing and dancing at nightclubs are still considered high risk and will not be allowed.
The Premier is also looking at relaxing the rules around masks but said they would continue to be mandatory on public transport.