LEVEL ONE RESTRICTIONS AND MASK REQUIREMENTS
South Australia is currently under Level 1 restrictions, with some additional requirements. These are:
- 3 people per 4 square metres (3/4) density for seated activities.
- Must take reasonable steps to maintain 1.5 m physical distancing.
- Contact tracing required (other than in-home health services).
- Retail requires an approved contact tracing system.
- Where food and beverages are being served:
- No communal food or beverage areas are permitted.
Additional requirements
- 1 person per 2 square metres (1/2) density for non-seated activities
- 1 person per 4 square metres (1/4) density for indoor fitness facilities
- Seated food and beverage consumption only
- COVID Management Plans required for events of more than 1,000 people
- Shisha ban
- Private activity cap: 10 (private activities at residential premises, including residents of residential premises)
- Private activity cap: 50 (private activities at non-residential premises)
- Note: a private activity event (including a wedding or funeral) at a licensed premises is 3 people per 4 square metres.
- Masks in high risk settings
- Masks in personal care services (except for the person receiving the service, if necessary for the provision of the personal care service)
- Masks in health care services (except for the person receiving the service, if necessary for the provision of the health care service)
- Masks in passenger transport services
- Masks in indoor fitness facilities (except while exercising)
- Masks in shared indoor public places (except bridal parties during ceremonies)
- Restrictions on dancing and singing
Masks
Masks (covering the mouth and nose) are required in:
- High risk settings
- Personal care services (but not by the customer if it inhibits the service)
- Health care services
- Passenger transport services
- Indoor fitness facilities (except while exercising)
- Shared indoor public places
A requirement that a person wear a face mask does not apply to a person:
- if they have a relevant medical condition, including problems with their breathing, a serious condition of the face, a disability or a mental health condition (Evidence of a relevant medical condition must be produced on request)
- in circumstances where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication, such as to enable communication by or with any patron who is deaf or hard of hearing
- in circumstances where removal of the mask is lawfully required for identification purposes
- when the person is eating or drinking
- if the person is a child under 12 years of age
- if the person is carrying out functions as an authorised worker and it is not possible to properly carry out those functions with a mask on.
This means in businesses where employees come into contact with the public/customers, mask wearing is mandatory.
Examples can include a mechanical workshop reception area, a dealership showroom and inside a service station.
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