From today, there are new density limits for hospitality venues and gyms in South Australia. 9News
Crowd numbers will be slashed from 35,000 to 25,000 at the Adelaide Strikers Big Bash League New Year's Eve clash at Adelaide Oval, following today's COVID-19 update.
It comes after Premier Steven Marshall announced today new density limits for hospitality venues and gyms as Omicron cases surge in the state.As of midnight tonight, gyms will revert back to one person per seven metres and hospitality venues will also introduce density limits. One person per four square metres will be allowed for indoor dining while one person per two square metres will be allowed in outdoor settings.Home-based activities will be capped at 10 people per household, a decrease from the current restriction of 30 people per household.
"We know this is a difficult time of year to be putting these restrictions in place, we would not be doing it if we weren't concerns about the trajectory of the Omicron variant," Mr Marshalls said.Mr Marshall also urged people to work from home where possible immediately and to also reduce movement around the state.
"My strong message to everybody in South Australia is to wear a mask, do so in indoors in public areas and do so in your officer environment," Mr Marshall added.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Australia introduces new restrictions as Omicron cases risePremier Steven Marshall announced today new density limits for hospitality venues and gyms as Omicron cases surge in the state.
Read more »
South Australia records 774 new COVID cases, announces new social distancing measuresAs South Australia again sets a new daily record for the number of new COVID-19 cases, the SA government announces new restrictions for hospitality venues, gyms and home gatherings.
Read more »
New COVID restrictions across South Australia as cases soar to record highSouth Australia has recorded a new daily record number of new COVID infections and a range of restrictions will be introduced from midnight. 7NEWS
Read more »
South Australia introduces more COVID-19 restrictions, scraps PCR tests for arrivalsBreaking: South Australia will impose further COVID-19 restrictions from midnight while scrapping mandatory PCR tests for arrivals, Premier Steven Marshall has announced.
Read more »
New South Wales records another surge in COVID casesThe state has recorded another surge in COVID cases as some restrictions are brought back into place in NSW.
Read more »