Vaccination
A high vaccination rate is a key tool in protecting people and minimising the spread of COVID-19. Getting vaccinated reduces the likeliness of getting really sick, going to hospital or passing COVID-19 on to others.
There are places where vaccination for workers is required, for example within the border, prisons, and health and disability sectors.
Capacity limits
Specified limits are based on 1 metre distancing, which means 1 metre square of space for each person (the number of people is limited by the space available). It does not mean people must remain 1 metre apart from others.
Capacity limits include everyone in a defined space, excluding workers (paid and unpaid).
Localised protections and lockdowns
Under the framework localised lockdowns and protections can be used to control high rates of transmission.
The restrictions implemented will consider specific circumstances and the nature of the public health response.
They could include:
- stay at home orders
- closure of premises, for example schools and retail
- restrictions on gatherings
- restrictions on movement in and out of the lockdown area.
Location not specified
If your business, service, or activity is not captured specifically in the Framework you must follow the public health measures specified in the general settings.