The Emergency Management (Activities Associated No 16) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Activities Associated No 17) (COVID-19) Direction 2021. This Direction came into effect at 6.10pm on 26 December 2021. Note: not to be enforced until 27 December.
Key changes include:
HOME GATHERINGS
People can have a maximum of 10 people in their home (including residents). If more than 10 people live at a residence, all can reside there.
HOSPITALITY(including Nightclubs, onsite purchase and consumption of food or beverages, and relevant licensed premises)
The following density requirements apply:
- Indoors:
- Seated only
- 1 person per 4 square metres
- Outdoors:
- Seated only
- 1 person per 2 square metres
Private Functions and Private Activities categories have been removed from the Direction and the above hospitality requirements apply. There is no singing or dancing allowed.
GYMNASIUMS/FITNESS OR RECREATION ACTIVITIES
The following density requirements apply:
- Indoors:
- 1 person per 7 square metres
- Outdoors:
- 1 person per 2 square metres
- LGAs cannot charge a fee to fitness instructors for the use of public parks, unless a current contract is in existence.
For more information regarding current activity restrictions, visit: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/activities-and-gatherings/current-activity-restrictions
Other existing requirements remain.
All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations
If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 8am to 8pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19
