It's nearly time to strap on your dancing shoes as from Monday, the NSW Government will be easing even more COVID restrictions.
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From the beginning of March 29, there will be no restrictions on dancing including at weddings, pubs and nightclubs. There will also be no restrictions on singing.
This came as welcome news to the manager of the Royal Hotel, Adam Isbester.
"We run a bit of a nightlife and it has been frustrating for the patrons and a tough time," he said.
"It will be great to get back to some normality, whatever that it."
The Royal is well-known for its live music and Mr Isbester is looking forward to getting back into the full swing of things.
"We'll have a nightlife and we'll get events going slowly," he added.
"It's a really positive sign for us. Also what it represents in the overall picture is that COVID is under control and we're moving in the right direction.
"We don't want to be too premature about it but it's bloody fantastic. People are really keen to get back on the dance floor and mingle."
Not all will be getting back to normal just yet.
Mr Lim Korean and Chinese Diner is known for many things, karaoke included. The restrictions put a halt to the singing though, and owner Sam Jeon says it won't be returning just yet.
"Even with the restriction lift up we won't be doing karaoke for a while, maybe until everyone is vaccinated," he said.
"The restaurant on the weekend is getting very busy because of the Sydney crowd and you never know and you never want to be the one with bad luck."
Businesses and other organisations must continue to ensure they keep accurate records of all attendances, including through QR Codes, to enable fast contact tracing in the event of any community transmission.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the easing of restrictions is a significant step forward as NSW continues its COVID-19 recovery.
"With no community transmission and our quarantine and frontline workers now receiving their second vaccinations, the timing is right to further ease restrictions across the state," Ms Berejiklian said.
"As we do this, it is important we don't let our guard down and continue to check in at venues, keep our social distance and get tested if we have even the mildest of symptoms."
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