West Australian Premier Mark McGowan said the state recorded no new local cases of COVID-19 overnight and would move to lighter restrictions from midnight.
“From midnight tonight,Perth and Peel will be[moving] to ... light transitional restrictions,” Mr McGowan said,describing it as a “safe and sensible step forward” for Western Australia.
“Masks will still be mandatory at indoor public venues,including in the workplace and on public transport. Masks will not be required outside where physical distancing is possible,or when undertaking vigorous exercise indoors or outdoors,” he said.
“People should still use common sense and take a mask with them whenever they leave home. There will be a 30-person limit in all homes,all indoor private gatherings and a 150-person limit for outdoor private gatherings.
“Higher capacity will be allowed in venues. We will return to the two-square-metre rule and the 150-patron limit for restaurants,cafes,pubs,bars,casinos,and public venues.
“In a welcome change,standing service will now be allowed.”
Weddings and funerals will also be allowed up to 150 guests.
Mr McGowan said a crew member on a bulk carrier called the MV Emerald Indah,off the coast of Geraldton,had tested positive for COVID-19 and was transferred to Perth today.
“His case will be included in tomorrow’s case numbers. While this is less than ideal,we want to reinforce there is no current health risk to the Geraldton community. All other crew members are reported as being well.”
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