Alcohol can be sold by licensed premises such as bottle stores from 9am until 5pm from Monday to Thursday, according to new level 2 regulations gazetted on Monday.
It remains mandatory to wear a face mask when in public, using public transport or entering a premises under level 2.
Travel between provinces is now allowed and restrictions on the use of beaches and parks have been lifted.According to the gazette, attendance at funerals is still limited to 50 people. However, the prohibition on night vigils remains, and a person must wear a face mask and adhere to all health protocols and social distancing measures.
If you want to go to the movies, cinemas are not allowed to have more than 50 people, and sale of tickets done through a remote booking system. Theatres, casinos, weddings, concerts and entertainment events are allowed the same limit of 50 people, maximum. Perhaps controversially, the limit on public transport not carrying more than 70% of capacity — which has been a“Bus and taxi services may not carry more than 70% of the licensed capacity for long-distance travel; and may carry 100% of the licensed capacity for any trip not regarded as long-distance travel,” the gazette reads.
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