Police across Northern Region are working to ensure the compliance of public health orders announced by NSW Health over the weekend.
Commencing 6pm Saturday (26 June 2021), social distancing and mandatory mask wearing while in non-residential indoor settings became mandatory for regional communities in NSW.
Northern Region police are now urging the public to take responsibility to ensure the safety of others, as residents and visitors travel the region during the school holiday period.
Northern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna APM, said the public must not be complacent during this time and should comply with current NSW Health guidelines.
"We all have a responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those around us, and to do that we have been advised to comply with the guidelines delivered by NSW Health," Assistant Commissioner McKenna said.
"For the minority of the public who choose to disregard this advice within the Northern Region, police will be there to hold you accountable; be it on the road, at public venues or events.
"Our region's safety is paramount and in turn police will have a high visibility presence within our communities and will be monitoring traffic on our region's roads to ensure this occurs."
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now apply to regional areas and will remain in place until midnight on Friday 9 July 2021, unless extended or repealed earlier.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;
Anyone with information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of COVID-19-related ministerial directions is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
