June 4, 2020 - COMMUNITY GROUPS REMINDED TO ADOPT A HEALTH MANAGEMENT PLAN AS RESTRICTIONS EASE
Following Stage two easing of COVID-19 restrictions by Queensland Government this week, Cassowary Coast Regional Council welcomes the return of local markets and small-scale events of no more than 20 people with a plea for everyone to maintain vigilant with social distancing while out and about.
Council has this week announced that it will re-open public facilities which can be booked for events of up to 20 people, however all those seeking event permits must supply their own health management plans as advised by the State Government.
It is not Council’s role to regulate social distancing in the community. Liability of managing attendees and venue logistics according to a health management plan lies with the coordinator and is governed by State Government through Queensland Police.
Blanket Stage two guidelines request that social distancing be facilitated at all events and gatherings which includes four square metres per person or a queuing distance of 1.5m per person, and to have adequate sanitation available to everyone.
Council advises special considerations be made by event organisers to minimise risk wherever possible, and that all should contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) to ensure their health management plans are adequate.
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For Council-related COVID-19 updates and a directory of other community and business assistance go to: https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/covid-19.