Coronavirus restrictions in NSW eased as 4 square metre rule for venues replaced

The NSW Government has announced a sweeping set of changes to state COVID-19 restrictions which come into effect from next Monday.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the “major easing of restrictions” would see the 4-square metre rule for all venues replaced with a 2-square metres for outdoors and indoors, except for gyms and nightclubs.

“We’re deeply grateful that since the beginning of the pandemic, the community has taken our advice… [and] has really led the way throughout the nation and we want that to continue,” Ms Berejiklian said.

The easing of restrictions means capacity at restaurants, bars, churches and cafes will double from December 7.

But several other restrictions which came into effect when the state went into lockdown will…