COVID-19 rules

Learn about the rules and restrictions in NSW and what you can do to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Latest updates

Easing restrictions at 80% full vaccination
Restrictions have eased further from Monday 18 October 2021 after NSW hit the 80% (aged 16 and over) double-dose vaccination target. Check the rules below.
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Rules and restrictions from 18 October

Rules for fully vaccinated and exempt people

This includes medical exemptions and children under 16 years.

Rules for people who are not fully vaccinated

This includes people with only 1 COVID-19 vaccination dose.

Rules for businesses

Rules and restrictions that apply to businesses in NSW.

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Contacts and enquiries

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 (24/7)
Call the Coronavirus Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787
Report public health order offences to Crime Stoppers

Last updated: 18 October 2021