THE new Public Health Regulations come into effect from today as the State of Emergency has ended. The regulations will continue until January 15, 2022.
The changes to the Regulations include:
- 10 persons allowed in a public gathering;
- an increase in the attendance of persons at religious gatherings, weddings and funerals; christenings at the facility to 50% capacity;
- Religious meetings or services must not exceed 90 minutes;
- Only 25 persons are allowed at the actual burial site, cremation site or cemetery;
- Public swimming pools can operate as safe zones;
- Consumption of alcohol is not allowed in a public place unless it is on the premises of a safe zone or there is permission from the Minister; and
- Consumption of alcohol is not permitted within the precincts of a safe zone unless approved by the Minister. The Regulations that remain unchanged:
- Requirement for mask-wearing in a vehicle or vessel;
- Requirement for mask-wearing in public places;
- Medical deferral certificates;
- Safe zones;
- Public transport remains at 75% capacity;
- Airports and seaports will continue to be regulated by the Minister of National Security;
- Testing, quarantine and self-quarantine regulations remain the same; and
- Ministry of Health can issue guidelines
