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Masks off as COVID-19 restrictions lift in Perth, Peel regions amid no new cases
An early Sunday start couldn’t wipe the smiles off mask-free faces at an East Perth gym this morning.
Key points:
- The requirement to wear masks in public in Perth and Peel expired at 12:01am
- Restrictions on the number of patrons in hospitality venues also eased
- Some business operators say the two-week long restrictions had a “huge impact”
At 12.01am, Perth and Peel returned to pre-lockdown conditions, following a full 14-day period with no signs of community transmission of COVID-19.
F45 Training franchise owner Fiona Stephens said staff and members had been quick to adapt to mask-wearing, but were happy to say goodbye to even sweatier workouts for the time being.
“Everyone’s so happy to have [the masks] off,” she said.
“There were lots of…
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