Face masks recommended in City of Sydney venues
To help control the spread of Covid-19, wear a face mask in City of Sydney indoor venues if you can't stay 1.5m apart.
To help control the spread of Covid-19, wear a face mask in City of Sydney indoor venues if you can't stay 1.5m apart.
From Friday 12 February, in Greater Sydney including Wollongong, Central Coast and the Blue Mountains, face masks are only mandatory on public transport.
NSW Health recommends you wear a face mask at indoor venues where physical distancing isn't possible but it isn't a mandatory requirement.
You must wear a mask on public transport including a taxi or a rideshare service or you may be fined $200 on the spot for not wearing a face mask.
You must also wear a mask when you are at a public transport waiting area which includes:
Disposable and cloth masks are available from supermarkets, pharmacies and hardware stores. If you’re looking for a little more flair and fashion with your face covering, you can pick up a bespoke design.
Under the public health order, a fitted face covering means a mask or other covering that:
The public health order includes several exemptions for not wearing or removing a mask under certain circumstances.
You are not required to wear a mask if you:
You may remove your mask when you are:
The best ways to protect yourself and others against Covid-19 remain:
Visit NSW Health for further information on current restrictions.
Anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 should get tested.
This information is accurate as of Thursday 11 February. Information may change. For up to date information visit the NSW Government website.
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