Forbes and Eugowra's stay-at-home orders will be lifted as of 1pm on Thursday, September 16.
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Deputy Premier John Barilaro announced the lifting of lockdown at the NSW Health 11am update on Thursday.
He said Forbes, Parkes and Cabonne were among 12 LGAs which have been deemed low risk and have not recorded any COVID-19 cases for the past 14 days, but will continue to operate under some restrictions to ensure community safety.
It means we can visit a loved one or neighbour, and many businesses that have had the doors closed will be able to reopen.
"Good news today, but my message is simple," Mr Barilaro said.
"Remain vigilant, get tested if you have an onset of symptoms and please minimise mobility as much as possible."
A reminder that if you visit an area where stay-at-home orders are in place, you need to abide by those for 14 days when you come home.
"If you can avoid going to a local government area where they continue to be in lockdown please do, and a reminder that if you do visit a local government area that is in lockdown the reality is that those stay-at-home orders come back with you," Mr Barilaro said.
He also urged everyone who has not yet been vaccinated to book a vaccination.
"I encourage everyone in those 12 LGAs which are coming out of lockdown to enjoy their freedoms in a responsible and COVIDSafe way and I urge everyone to get vaccinated as soon as you can, so you can continue to enjoy freedoms when NSW reaches the 70 per cent double dose target," Mr Barilaro said.
As of September 13, 829 per cent of eligible Forbes residents had had the first dose of a COVID vaccine and 43.1 per cent had had both doses.
So what is allowed when stay-at-home orders lift?
Gatherings:
- Up to five visitors will be allowed in a home (not including children 12 and under).
- Up to 20 people can gather in outdoor settings.
Venues
- Hospitality venues can reopen subject to one person per 4sqm inside and one person per 2sqm outside, standing while drinking permitted outside.
- Retail, personal services such as hairdressers and nail salons (capped at five clients per premises), and gyms (classes up to 20 people) can re-open subject to the one person per 4sqm rule.
- Schools will re-open with Level 3 COVIDSafe measures in place.
- Cinemas, museums and galleries etc can reopen with one person per 4sqm or 75 per cent fixed seated capacity.
- Churches and places of worship to open subject to one person per 4sqm rule, with no singing.
- Schools will re-open with Level 3 COVIDSafe measures in place.
- Caravan parks and camping grounds can open
Events:
- Up to 50 guests can attend weddings (dancing permitted) and funerals, with eating and drinking while seated
Masks:
- Masks will remain mandatory for all indoor public venues
- Only hospitality staff will be required to wear a mask when outdoors.
- Children aged under 12 will not need to wear a mask indoors.
