Australia is now entering the recovering phase with focuses putting on reopening economy and society.
MEASURES
- On 8 May, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison announced the Roadmap to a COVID-safe Australia in three stages.
- For step 1 (May), this stage allows certain facilities to operate with physical distancing and hygiene practice where public can do more with shopping, restaurants and cafes, local playgrounds, home sales & auctions, outdoors boot camps, local and regional travel. However, the number of people will be limited for visiting home (up to 5 visitors per home) and gatherings outside of home (up to 10 people per gathering). In addition, people are encouraged to work from home if it works.
- For step 2 (June), this stage will allow more businesses reopen with physical distancing and hygiene practice. The number of people will be increased for gatherings outside of home (up to 20 people per gathering). Besides, public can visit gyms, beauty therapists, cinemas, theatres or amusement parks, galleries and museums. At this stage, people are encouraged to work from home if it works.
- For step 3 (July), this stage will allow people to return to workplace with physical distancing and hygiene practice. The number of people will be increased for gatherings (up to 100 people per gathering).