Australia: Officials expand stay-home orders to all parts of Greater Sydney 18:00 June 26-23:59 July 9 due to COVID-19 /update 1

Event

Authorities in New South Wales (NSW) will expand the stay-home orders to all parts of Greater Sydney, including Blue Mountains, Central Coast, and Wollongong, 18:00 June 26-23:59 July 9 due to COVID-19 concerns. Exceptions are in place for individuals obtaining essential goods and services, seeking medical care, exercising in groups of 10 or fewer people, and attending work or studies if remote options are impossible, among others. Authorities may expand limits on nonessential businesses and public transport capacity. A ban for residents of Bayside, Canada Bay, City of Sydney, Inner West, Randwick, Waverley, and Woollahra local government areas from traveling outside metropolitan Sydney will likely continue. Officials will also limit nonessential travel from the rest of NSW to Greater Sydney.

Officials will likely maintain heightened security measures, including setting up checkpoints, in Greater Sydney through July 9. Severe transport and business disruptions will probably continue to occur in the affected areas.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Remain polite and cooperative if questioned by security personnel. Avoid crowded areas as a precaution. Stock up on essential supplies. Plan for business disruptions in the affected areas. Confirm business appointments in affected areas.

Resources

NSW COVID-19 Information