Everything you need to know about Phase One of the Perth COVID-19 Restrictions.
While the good news is we made it out of full lockdown, for the first phase of the 9-day Perth COVID-19 restrictions, there are still some significant rules in place for the Perth and Peel community.
List of all Phase One Perth COVID-19 Restrictions
The post-lockdown interim restrictions for the Perth and Peel regions from 12.01am Saturday, July 3 until 12.01am Tuesday, 6 July (pending the latest health advice), include:
Masks
Everyone must continue to wear a mask in indoor and outdoor public places, while at work and on public transport, unless exempt or for outdoor vigorous exercise.
Work from home
People who can work from home or remotely, are encouraged to do so
Travel outside of Perth and Peel region
The intrastate Perth and Peel border will be removed, meaning people can travel within WA, with the exception of some remote Aboriginal communities.
Anyone who has been in Perth and Peel since Sunday, 27 June is subject to same mask-wearing requirements and will not be allowed to visit hospitality, entertainment, recreation venues or other public gatherings. People are permitted to enter retail venues and purchase takeaway.
Gatherings
Home gathering limit of 10 visitors to all homes.
Limit of 20 people for private outdoor gatherings.
Restaruants and bars
The first phase will see the majority of venues still closed or offering only takeaway.
Four square metre capacity rule and 20 patron limit for restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars, casinos, nightclubs, entertainment venues and public venues – for seated food and drink service only.
Beauty and hair services
Four square metre capacity rule and 20 patron limit for beauty, nail and hair services.
Recreation and playgrounds
Public venues such as recreation centres, outdoor playgrounds, museums, swimming pools can open with the four square metre capacity rule and 20 patron limit in place.
University and TAFE
Universities, TAFEs and training services can reopen.
Places of worship
Places of worship can open with four square metre capacity rule and 20 patron limit.
Wedding and funerals
Weddings and funerals can proceed with up to 20 guests.
Sports and gyms
Professional and outdoor community sports, including training, are permitted, but without spectators. Indoor community sport is not permitted.
Fitness venues including gyms, pilates, yoga, dance studios can open with four square metre capacity rule and 20 patron limit in place.
Hospital and aged care visitors
No visitors to aged and disability facilities and hospitals, except for compassionate reasons and advocacy.
No visitors to residential aged care and/or disability facilities except for exceptional circumstances such as essential care, compassionate reasons, end of life and advocacy.
No visitors to hospitals except for compassionate reasons, end of life, accompanying a child or supporting a partner giving birth.
For further government updates visit wa.gov.au.
Feature image: AAP Image/POOL, Tony McDonough
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