Maintain physical distancing
Help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with.
For community safety, encourage physical distancing
What physical or social distancing means
Physical or social distancing means reducing the close physical contact we have with people and staying 1.5 metres away from people we don't live with.
People living in the same household do not need to be 1.5 metres from each other.
Premises should consider how they can allow customers or groups of customers to practice physical distancing in their COVID-19 Safety Plans.
Reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection
You can reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19 (coronavirus) through physical distancing, with vaccination, wearing a mask, good personal hygiene, physical distancing can help keep us all safe and protect vulnerable people in our community.
To keep yourself and others safe
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It's particularly important to take these precautions when visiting vulnerable people, such as those in aged care facilities or hospitals, infants, or people with compromised immune systems.
If you do have COVID-19 symptoms, get tested and stay at home.
Find out more about how you can protect yourself and others.
NSW Health strongly recommends that you carry a clean face mask with you and wear it if you are unable to maintain 1.5 metres of physical distance from others.
Learn more about when to wear a face mask.
Related information
Contacts and enquiries
Links
- Call Service NSW 24 hours, 7 days a week on 13 77 88
- Call the National Coronavirus and COVID-19 Vaccine Helpline on 1800 020 080 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
- Call the Coronavirus Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787
- Report public health order offences to Crime Stoppers
- Get guidance for your business with the Business Concierge service