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ACT COVID-19 social distancing rules to halve, but New Year’s Eve and Australia Day events cancelled

Many Canberra business owners have today been filled with holiday cheer, as the ACT Government announced social distancing requirements for venues would be halved from next week — as long as businesses install the Government’s app.
Key points:
- From December 2, businesses will be able to host one person per 2 square metres, halving social distancing rules
- Businesses who wish to do so will be required to use the ACT Government’s Check in CBR contact-tracing app
- Most major events for the summer have been cancelled, with significantly smaller events planned
From Wednesday December 2, the requirement to have only one person per 4 square metres will be halved to allow venues to host one person per 2 square metres.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr…
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