IN response to increased cases of COVID-19 in NSW, the state government has put further public health measures in place to minimise the risk of virus transmission related to participation in South Coast community sports.
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These updated recommendations, explained by NSW Health chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant PSM, the NSW government believe will help the state achieve no community transmission and will support community sports to continue operating safely.
On top of the already in place social distancing protocols, the NSW government has urged sports clubs to implement the following updated public health recommendations from Wednesday, August 19:
- Cease activities that result in the mixing of participants and staff from different regions, for example by ceasing zone, regional or state championships or competitions.
- Cease any activities that result in overnight stays (e.g. multi-day training camps) due to increased risk of COVID transmission in residential-type settings with shared facilities.
- Cease face-to-face social activities relating to community sports (e.g. award ceremonies, end-of-season social gatherings, post-training group dinners).
- Avoid carpools or bus travel with people from different household groups where possible.
- For local activities, limit spectators to one parent only, where the child requires parental supervision during the sporting activity.
"I anticipate that these recommendations will need to be in place for the next six weeks," Chant said.
"I will continue to update you in relation to the continued need for these public health measures.
"I would like to thank your organisation for your support and ongoing attention to providing a COVID-19 safe environment for community sports participants."
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Courtney Ward
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
