State of emergency ends, movement between districts restored

The state of emergency and the associated ban for people to move outside their home districts ended at midnight from Sunday to Monday. The end of night curfew and a partial reopening of schools are no longer in force from Monday. Several businesses, such as shoe stores and dry cleaners are also allowed to reopen. Restaurants have had their opening times extended by one hour to 10pm.

Monday also sees the reopening of zoos and botanical gardens. Weddings and funerals are able to take place as long as the number of guests does not exceed 15.

The option to register in the state vaccine waiting list will also be opened up to over 65s.