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The Guardian - AU
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Tell us what confuses you about NSW Covid lockdown rules

Mounted police patrol a crowded Bondi Beach on the weekend to ensure compliance with stay-at-home orders that apply to the whole of NSW. What do you find confusing about the lockdown rules and restrictions?
Mounted police patrol a crowded Bondi Beach on the weekend to ensure compliance with stay-at-home orders that apply to the whole of NSW. What do you find confusing about the lockdown rules and restrictions? Photograph: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images

As Covid cases continue to climb in New South Wales, the rules for lockdown – in its eighth week in Sydney and now expanded to cover the whole state – keep changing as authorities desperately try to curb the spread.

The constant tinkering with existing rules and application of different restrictions in different parts of the state has created plenty of confusion and frustration as the lockdown drags on.

Can I leave my local government area if I remain within 5km of home? Can I visit my significant other in a different LGA? Do I need a permit if my job requires me to travel? Am I eligible for a vaccine? Do I need to register my singles buddy? Is it compulsory for me to wear a mask once I leave my home? Or must I wear it only when around groups of people? How much longer are we expected to be in this lockdown?

These are just some of the questions people who are trying to do the right thing are asking. Now, we would like to hear from you about what lockdown rules confuse you.

Ask your questions about the lockdown restrictions in the comments below and we’ll do our best to get the answers from NSW Health.

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