NSW Covid updates: What restrictions ease at 70 per cent double vaccinated

The Premier has unveiled a raft of freedoms that vaccinated NSW residents will enjoy when we reach 70 per cent double jabbed. READ THE FULL LIST HERE

The Premier has unveiled a raft of freedoms that double vaccinated NSW residents will enjoy from the Monday after the state reaches the 70 per cent double dose target.

Non-vaccinated people aged under 16 will be able to access all outdoor settings but will only be able to visit indoor venues with members of their household.

Here are the full details:

Gatherings in the home and public spaces:

- Up to five visitors will be allowed in a home where all adults are vaccinated (not including children 12 and under).

- Up to 20 people can gather in outdoor settings.

Venues including hospitality, retail stores and gyms:

- Hospitality venues can reopen subject to one person per 4sqm inside and one person per 2sqm outside, with standing while drinking permitted outside.

- Retail stores can reopen under the one person per 4sqm rule (unvaccinated people will continue to only be able to access critical retail).

- Personal services such as hairdressers and nail salons can open with one person per 4sqm, capped at five clients per premises.

- Gyms and indoor recreation facilities can open under the one person per 4sqm rule and can offer classes for up to 20 people.

- Sporting facilities including swimming pools can reopen.

Stadiums, theatres and major outdoor recreation facilities:

- Major recreation outdoor facilities including stadiums, racecourses, theme parks and zoos can reopen with one person per 4sqm, capped at 5,000 people.

- Up to 500 people can attend ticketed and seated outdoor events.

- Indoor entertainment and information facilities including cinemas, theatres, music halls, museums and galleries can reopen with one person per 4sqm or 75 per cent fixed seated capacity.

Weddings, funerals and places of worship:

- Up to 50 guests can attend weddings, with dancing permitted and eating and drinking only while seated.

- Up to 50 guests can attend funerals, with eating and drinking while seated.

- Churches and places of worship to open subject to one person per 4sqm rule, with no singing.

Travel:

- Domestic travel, including trips to regional NSW, will be permitted.

- Caravan parks and camping grounds can open.

- Carpooling will be permitted.

Masks:

- Masks will remain mandatory for all indoor public venues, including public transport, front-of-house hospitality, retail and business premises, on planes and at airports.

- Only hospitality staff will be required to wear a mask when outdoors.

- Children aged under 12 will not need to wear a mask indoors.