COVID Update – Increased Restrictions During Lock Down

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The number of active cases in Sydney has risen to 376 as of today.
(Source: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-nsw.aspx)

Today the NSW Government announced that restrictions will be increased during the Lockdown ending at 11:59 pm on Friday 16th July. This date is also likely to be extended again if cases continue to with the current trend.

From 5 pm today (Friday, 9 July) the following additional restrictions will be in place:

  • Outdoor public gatherings limited to two people (excluding members of the same household);
  • People must stay in their Local Government Area or within 10kms of home for exercise and outdoor recreation, with no carpooling between non-household members;
  • Browsing in shops is prohibited, plus only one person per household, per day, may leave the home for shopping; and
  • Funerals limited to ten people in total (this will take effect from Sunday, 11 July);
    The four reasons to leave your home remain in place:
  • Shopping for food or other essential goods and services (one person only);
  • Medical care or compassionate needs (only one visitor can enter another residence to fulfill carers’ responsibilities or provide care or assistance, or for compassionate reasons);
  • Exercise with no more than 2 (unless members of the same household); and
  • Essential work, or education, where you cannot work or study from home.

Given the latest restrictions:
– This means singles only. Bookings will be limited to one hour.
– Do not come to the Club if you are outside the area.
– All members must sign in using the Service NSW App.
– You are only permitted at the Club if you have made a booking. Please arrive only a couple of minutes before and leave immediately after playing.
– Keep 1.5 metres from other people.
– The Clubhouse will remain closed.

Keep safe
Virginia
Secretary MLTC