WA Enters Phase-4 of Easing COVID-19 Restrictions: Big Relief to the Food Businesses from This Saturday
The success of phase 3 and continuing encouraging results have made Mark McGowan announce the unlocking of the next phase (Phase 4) of easing COVID restrictions from this Saturday, 27 June 2020.
While the state like Victoria is still encountering the increased confirmed COVID-19 cases, both Perth and Western Australia are leading towards normalcy by entering into the phase-4 of easing COVID restrictions.
‘Our state’s handling and response to COVID-19 has been world-leading, and soon we will be able to enjoy the benefits of that response, even more’. -Mark McGowan
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Phase 4 Launched: What’s Included in It?
As per the announcement by the premiere of Western Australia, Marc McGowan, from 27th June (this Saturday), citizens of both Perth and WA will take one step closer towards the road to recovery with the easing the further COVID-19 restrictions.
Phase 4 includes:
● Removal of the existing gathering limit and 100/300 rule from all private and public premises.
● Gathering limit will only be defined by the WA’s reduced two square metre capacity rule.
● The 2sqm rule will include only workers at the venue that are attending more than 500 patrons.
● No further need to record and maintain the list of patrons visiting food businesses and licensed premises.
● All events are allowed except for the events of large scales, multi-stage music and festivals.
● Gym and other fitness centres can operate but unstaffed and with regular cleaning and sanitization.
● Once again Western Australians can enjoy a beer while standing at the pub or bar as the seated service required earlier will be removed from this Saturday.
● Unseated performances like concert halls, live music venues, bars and pubs will be allowed at the venues; wherever applicable.
● Under defined temporary restrictions, the casino gaming floor will be allowed to reopen.
● With 50% capacity, all the major sports and entertainment venues can reopen- this means Optus Stadium can hold 30,633 people for sports events (35,000 for concerts), HBF Park can hold 10,150 (16,500 for concerts), RAC Arena can hold 7,150 (8,250 for concerts).
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If the outcome remains encouraging, after three weeks (phase 4 duration) the government authorities will then move towards phase 5.
Phase 5 will see towards removing the 2 sqm rule across the state, other gathering restrictions and 50% capacity rule for major venues and restriction easing for major events to take place in WA.
Furthermore, phase 6 will include the removal of the hard state border. Given the present scenario in Victoria, there is no set plan for border removal.
