NSW businesses react to coronavirus restrictions and mandatory masks in Greater Sydney

Business owners across Greater Sydney have had mixed reactions to the sweeping set of coronavirus restrictions which came into effect today.

Yesterday, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian had, after months of resistance, made compulsory the wearing of masks indoors for indoor venues such as supermarkets and beauty salons.

The public health order came into effect at midnight and breaches could see an on-the-spot fine of $200, with a grace period for penalties until Monday.

She also announced a further reduction of restaurant capacities and the integration of the southern zone of the northern beaches into the same level of restrictions shared by Greater Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast and Nepean Blue Mountains.