Department of Health Covid Safe News
Many types of community activities are permitted in South Australia . Read our tips below to ensure they are held in a COVID Safe way .
BBQS AND SAUSAGE SIZZLES Community groups wishing to serve food ( including BBQs and sausage sizzles ) must comply with required COVID-19 measures for hospitality via bit . ly / Covid-Safe-SA .
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Christmas light displays are permitted . Christmas lights have been a tradition in South Australia for more than 60 years .
This year , you can hold a display or visit the Christmas lights in a COVID safe way .
Tips if you are visiting the lights :
• Don ’ t go if you are unwell .
• Keep at least 1.5 metres distance from others not in your group .
• Take hand sanitiser with you and sanitise your hands regularly .
• Don ’ t touch the displays .
TIPS IF YOU HAVE A DISPLAY : Encourage people to keep 1.5 metres distance ( this may be using distance markers such as chalk on the pavement or signage ).
GARAGE SALES Garage sales are permitted in South Australia . There are steps we can all take to ensure they are held in a COVID Safe way .
Tips for visiting a garage sale :
• Don ’ t go if you are unwell .
• Keep at least 1.5 metres distance from others .
• Take hand sanitiser with you and sanitise your hands regularly ( particularly if you handle cash ).
• Don ’ t touch the products for sale – if you have a question , ask the seller .
• Clean items after purchase .
Tips for holding a garage sale :
• Don ’ t host a garage sale if you are unwell .
• Keep your distance from shoppers .
• Ensure there is space for shoppers to stay at least 1.5 metres from each other . You may need to set a maximum number of people to ensure this can occur ( 1 per 2sqm as a guide ).
• Encourage people to keep 1.5 metres distance ( this may be using distance markers , signage ).
• Clean or disinfect items before you sell them .
• Provide hand sanitiser for shoppers .
• Have the price clearly on display so people don ’ t have to touch the items .
HALLOWEEN AND TRICK-OR- TREATING Halloween and Trick-or-Treating is permitted and can be done in a COVID Safe way while still being lots of fun .
If you ’ re heading out for a spooky night , remember :
• Dress up in your scariest costume .
• Don ’ t go trick or treating if you are unwell .
• Keep 1.5 metres distance from other trick-or-treaters not in your group .
• Take hand sanitiser with you and sanitise your hands regularly .
• Only give out and take wrapped lollies or snacks .
RELIGIOUS AND FAITH ACTIVITIES Refer to the sport , community and religious groups web page for advice for religious leaders , faith organisations and communities to reduce the risk of COVID-19 via
bit . ly / Covid-Safe-SA
SPORT AND FITNESS Refer to the sport , community and religious groups web page for advice for sporting clubs to reduce the risk of COVID-19 via
bit . ly / Covid-Safe-SA
Tips to stay COVID safe at the gym :
• Don ’ t go if you ’ re sick
• Change / shower at home if you can
• BYO water bottle
• Turn on the COVIDSafe contact tracing app
• Minimise touching your face
• Cover coughs and sneezes in your elbow
• Stay 1.5 metres away from others
• Use hand sanitiser
• Wipe down all equipment after use with disinfectant provided
• Wash your hands at the end of your workout
• Wipe equipment before and after use
• Use a towel
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