2 January 2021
This morning, 2 January, the Premier and the NSW Minister of Health introduced new restrictions for Greater Sydney in light of the recent outbreak of the COVID virus, taking effect from midnight this evening.
The northern zone of the Northern Beaches Local Government Area remains in lockdown until 9 January. Regretfully, this directly affects the Parish of Pittwater which remains unable to celebrate public Masses for the time being.
The southern zone of the Northern Beaches Local Government Area is now under the same restrictions as Greater Sydney generally.
Bishop Anthony therefore asks that the churches of the Parishes of The Lakes, Warringah, North Harbour, Manly and Frenchs Forest reopen from Sunday 3 January 2021 and that public Masses be available once again from their churches.
The following measures for Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains) are effective from midnight tonight. Compliance, however, will start from Monday, 4 January 2021 with $200 on the spot fines for individuals for non-compliance.
Face masks will be mandatory in the following indoor settings: shopping (retail, supermarkets and shopping centres), public/shared transport, indoor entertainment (including cinemas and theatres), places of worship, hair and beauty premises.
Places of worship and religious services limited to 1 person per 4sqm up to a maximum of 100 people per separate area.
Congregational singing is not to be encouraged. However, music provided by an organist and a cantor is recommended.
Weddings and funerals limited to 1 person per 4sqm up to a maximum of 100 people.