Updates
Rules and restrictions for the regional and rural affected areas in NSW where stay at home rules are in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
As of 7 pm Wednesday 11 August, Stay At Home orders apply to people who live in or are temporarily staying in the Narromine Shire Council Local Government Area (LGA) or have been there on or after 5 August 2021.
STAY AT HOME ORDERS FOR NARROMINE LGA
What the stay at home orders mean
People must only leave home for essential reasons:
- locally (within your local government area (LGA) or, if outside of your LGA, within 5km of your home from 12:01am Monday 16 August). You may travel beyond this area if the goods or services are not reasonably available locally
- only one person per household may leave home to shop each day, and browsing in shops is not allowed
- seeking medical care (including COVID-19 testing or getting vaccinated), for an emergency or compassionate needs
- exercising outdoors with one other person within 5km of home or LGA
- essential work or education, where you cannot work or study from home.
When leaving home for essential reasons, anyone over 18 years of age must carry photo identification with evidence of their home address, such as a NSW Photo Card or Drivers Licence, and produce it to a police officer on request.
In addition:
- Face masks are compulsory in all indoor non-residential premises, public transport and certain outdoor settings
- Visitors to households is not permitted unless you need care (including personal care)
- If you are 18 years and over, get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Remember, it's vital for anyone showing any symptoms, or those who are a close or casual contact of someone who has tested positive to COVID-19, to get tested immediately, stay home and follow the health advice.
For more information visit Regional and rural restrictions | NSW Government
Information about COVID-19 is constantly changing. NSW Health website contains accurate information about the virus, health advice and status updates.
This site also provides local updates, including testing information.
For more information about COVID-19 you can:
- Call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080
- Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222
- Call Service NSW on 13 77 88
- Visit www.health.nsw.gov.au
