This will be the second stage in rolling back the regulations that were put in place to reduce the spread of the virus.
And with no active cases in Benalla Rural City since April business owners and the public will be keen to see the town a bit busier.
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As of Sunday these changes will come into effect:
● Open to up to 50 seated patrons per space. Maximum group size of 20 applies;
● Bars and clubs can have up to 50 patrons per space. Maximum group size of 20 applies.Seated service of alcohol without food;
● Pub TABs and Retail TABs to open, followed by electronic gaming areas in pubs, clubs, casinos and hotels;
● Galleries, museums, national institutions, historic sites, outdoor amusement parks, zoos and outdoor arcades can have up to 50 patrons per indoor space;
● Indoor cinemas, movie theatres, concert venues, theatres and auditoriums to open with up to 50 seated patrons per space.
● Private worship or small religious ceremonies can include up to 50 people plus people reasonably required for the ceremony. Group size limited to 20;
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● Auction houses, real estate auctions and open house inspections and community facilities increase to 50 people plus those reasonably required to facilitate/run the auction;
● Indoor sports centres and venues can open with up to 20 people per space, with a limit of up to 10 people per group/activity at any one time for those aged over 18 years old;
● Resumption of full-contact training and competition for people 18 years and under;
● Resumption of non-contact competition for people aged over 18 years (indoors and outdoors);
From July 13 more restrictions will be eased, keep up to date with those via www.benallaensignb.com.au
There are currently 58 active COVID-19 cases in Victoria and the state government is still asking people to adhere to social distancing rules and maintain good hygiene, such as regularly washing hands.