The Emergency Management (Activities Associated No 14A) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 has been created. This Direction came into effect at 4pm on Monday 4 October 2021.This Direction specifically relates to the Local Government Areas of:
- Mount Gambier City
- District Council of Grant
- Wattle Range Council.
These Local Government Areas will enter Level 3 Requirements with modifications. The key points are:
- Density provisions for all defined public activities is now 1 person per 4 square metres
- All consumption of food and beverages must be seated both indoors and outdoors
- No communal food consumption
- Mask must be worn in all indoor public places, including high risk settings, personal care services, health care services, indoor fitness facilities (except while exercising) and for passenger transport services
- Masks are not required for bridal parties during ceremonies and people receiving health care or personal care services, if necessary for the provision of the health care service
- Private activities are capped at 10, with no standing consumption or dancing permitted
- Home gatherings are capped to the residents of the home plus 2 people
- Singing is not permitted unless it is a person performing individually, a person is a member of a group performing or rehearsing, at an educational premises or a person is undertaking or providing an individual lesson. Karaoke is not permitted.
- Dancing is not permitted unless it is members of a bridal party at wedding ceremony or reception or at a dance studio if no service of alcohol takes place.
- No spectators are permitted at a sporting event or sports or fitness training unless they are a caregiver to the person participating. Only 1 caregiver is permitted per person
- COVID Management Plans are required for events greater than 1000 people and are outdoors only
The information above only highlights the key points made in this Direction and does not reflect all requirements. Members of the public are encouraged to see the full Direction for further information.
It should be noted that Emergency Management (Activities Associated No 14)(COVID-19) Direction 2021 remains in force for the remainder of South Australia.
All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations
If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19
