[Updated] “Coronavirus restrictions do not expire at midnight, they’ll remain in effect until changed,” Premier David Burt said today, explaining that Cabinet will review recommended changes to the restrictions at tomorrow’s [Jan 5] meeting.
The current regulations include, but are not limited to, an 11.00pm to 5am curfew, gatherings limited to a maximum of ten people, and businesses closing by 10pm.
The Premier tweeted, “Contrary to some posts, coronavirus restrictions do not expire at midnight, they’ll remain in effect until changed. The Cabinet will review recommended changes to the restrictions at tomorrow’s meeting & an update will be given at tomorrow’s press conference.”
Update 7.20pm: In the statement releasing today’s test results, the Ministry said, “Per Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) (No 3) Regulations 2020, no person shall assemble in a group of more than 10 persons for any reason in any public or private place. Although indoor ceremonies and services are limited to 20% of the capacity of the church, this does not apply to receptions and wakes. A funeral service held outside at the gravesite is limited to a maximum of ten persons.”
Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I need to remind everyone that the Coronavirus restrictions, including the curfew, remain in place until the legislation is amended. They do not expire tonight.
“The Cabinet will review recommended changes to the restrictions at tomorrow’s meeting, and an update will be provided at tomorrow’s COVID-19 Update Press Conference at 5:45 pm.”
