Coronavirus restrictions change in NSW today

New coronavirus restrictions came into effect in NSW today at midnight, with limits on the number of people in group bookings at pubs, restaurants and cafes.

Bookings are capped at ten people, down from 20 people.

All businesses must have COVID-Safe plans and keep digital records of anyone who has been to the venue.

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Weddings and corporate events will be limited to 150 people, and funerals and places of worship will be capped at 100 people subject to the four-square metre rule.

A maximum of 20 people can gather at a home, but NSW Chief Medical Officer Dr Kerry Chant has recommended no more than 10 people gather as a precaution.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said this tightening was to reduce the risk of uncontrollable outbreaks and ensure NSW stays open for business.

"Unfortunately we must live with COVID-19 and the way it has changed our lives," Ms Berejiklian said.

"These rules will give businesses and the community a degree of certainty into the foreseeable future, and help NSW avoid uncontrolled virus spread."

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Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the NSW Government continues to work with business and industry to ensure they operate in a COVID-Safe way.

"These measures apply across the state and will also work to protect residents in rural and regional NSW," Mr Barilaro said.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the changes are based on advice received from the Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant.

"We do not want to see community transmission getting to a stage where it is out of control.

"These restrictions target large gatherings which are high risk settings for transmission of the virus," Mr Hazzard said.

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