You are here:HomeNewsLatest News Late last night the New South Wales government released the latest amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 4) Amendment Order (No 2) 2020, effective from 24 July 2020. In summary the changes relevant are: • the number of people allowed inside a place of public worship is the lesser of ‘one person per 4 square metre’ rule or 100 persons. • the number of people allowed at a funeral is the lesser of ‘one person per 4 square metre’ rule or 100 persons. • The number of people allowed at a wedding to have a capacity of the lesser of ‘one person per 4 square metre’ rule or 150 persons. • places of public worship must complete and adhere to the most recent approved COVID Safety Plan AND register as a COVID Safe business via the NSW Government website - https://www.nsw.gov.au/register-your-business-as-covid-safe. In addition to these amendments in the Public Health Order, the COVID Safety Plan for Places of Public Worship has also been updated. In summary the relevant changes are: • Music is permissible if conducted safely. Musicians should be distanced 1.5 meters. Woodwind instruments should be discouraged. Singers should maintain at least 3 meters of physical distancing. • Mingling and gathering after services should be suspended or adjusted. • Continued need to record names and contact details of those present at services along with the date and time they attended. Download the Vicar General's letter to the Clergy 24 July 2020 (PDF 125.5KB) Download the Fact Sheet 24 July 2020 (PDF 105.1KB)