2021/3 – MRNSW Greater Sydney – Wearing of Masks
Date: 23 June 2021
Subject: MRNSW Greater Sydney – Wearing of Masks
Following updated health advice from NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant about the current Sydney cases of COVID-19 and the growing risk to the community, added restrictions are being introduced for Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour.
As of 4pm today – 23 June, 2021 – masks are compulsory in all indoor non-residential settings, including workplaces, and at organised outdoor events.
Face masks are now mandatory to help assist to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within our communities and help keep NSW functioning as normally as possible to support businesses and maintain economic activity.
It’s important also to note that if you live or work in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Randwick, Canada Bay, Inner West, Bayside and Woollahra local government areas, you cannot travel outside metropolitan Sydney for non-essential travel.
What does this mean for me if I’m a Marine Rescue member on duty?
Now that mask wearing has been extended to workplaces, Marine Rescue members attached to the following units in the Greater Sydney and Central Coast regions are to wear masks while on duty. This includes while on board our rescue vessels.
- Central Coast/Terrigal
- Norah Head
- Tuggerah Lakes
- Hawkesbury
- Cottage Point
- Broken Bay
- MR Sydney State Communication Centre
- Middle Harbour
- Port Jackson
- Botany Bay/Port Hacking
- Port Kembla
- Shellharbour
At this stage, there are no changes outside these listed areas.
MRNSW holds suitable supplies of masks in Stores for all unit members, if required.
How do I obtain a face mask from Marine Rescue?
Units have been supplied with face masks for issue to members. Additional supplies can be ordered by Unit Commanders / ROMs through MR Stores using the MR 798 order form. Units will not be charged for the cost of face masks.
Stay COVID Safe – even when wearing a mask you should also continue to follow physical distancing guidelines and practice good hygiene. Should you fell unwell or experience any symptoms, please do not hesitate to get tested and follow all relevant advice from NSW Health.
Please visit the NSW Health website (www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks ) for more information on mandatory mask wearing and the latest COVID-19 updates.