Restrictions further eased and a Trans-Tasman bubble flagged

In this week’s COVID-19 update, more coronavirus restrictions have been eased in time for holiday celebrations, New South Wales has new guidelines for visitors to aged care facilities and news on a trans-Tasman travel bubble in early 2021.

A welcome home scene at the airport Source: Getty Images

Highlights

• More coronavirus restrictions have been eased in Queensland and South Australia, in time for holiday celebrations.
• South Australians are now able to have up to 50 people gather at their home, and order a drink while standing at the pub
• Weddings, funerals and private licensed functions are allowed with 200 guests, while gyms and cinemas have also had their capacity boosted.