An updated list has been released which details the premises and work operations that are required to close to the public until further notice.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 within South Australia; State Coordinator – Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens, has made a direction under the Emergency Management Act 2004 relevant to non-essential business and other activities closures.
The direction stipulates that a person who owns, controls or operates a defined premises must close those premises and keep those premises closed in so far as it is necessary to prohibit access to consumers or members of the public. A consumer or member of the public must not to enter into defined premises.
A person must not conduct defined work or operations; and a consumer or member of the public, must not participate in defined work or operations.
A person who is present at defined premises; or who participates in defined work or operations, must use their best endeavours to comply with the social distancing principles – having regard to all of the circumstances.
The social distancing principles require a person to attempt to maintain a space of at least 1.5 metres between them and each other person present in the same premises.
The definition of defined premises is extensive and it is imperative that people view the full direction which clearly highlights all these exceptions. The exceptions will allow you, your family and other community members to participate in limited activities in a way that keeps you safe.
The exceptions allow you to carry out important functions such as shopping, physical exercise, attending weddings, funerals and the hairdresser.
However please go to the full direction to ensure you have sufficient information and detail.
The link can be found here
If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 8am and 8pm 7 days per week or go to the SAPOL website at https://www.police.sa.gov.au/
