The ACT is relaxing some of its public health restrictions from 12.01am this Friday, after Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced a pathway out of lockdown for the ACT earlier this week.
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The territory remains in lockdown from this Friday, but some restrictions will be eased to enable more freedoms.
Here's what you're allowed to do from tomorrow.
Visitors in the home
Two people can visit another household at any one time, for any reason. If visiting a household for childcare purposes, more than two children can visit.
Outdoor recreation
One household, or up to five people, can gather outdoors for exercise or non-organised recreation for up to four hours.
Retail
Non-essential retail businesses are allowed to operate click and collect or click and deliver services with no more than five people in the business at any one time, or one person per four square metres, whichever is less.
Under current restrictions certain essential retail businesses, and small businesses, can provide click and collect or click and deliver services.
From Friday October 1, all retail not covered under those umbrellas is permitted to operate those contactless services.
Fitness, sport, outdoor physical recreation and campgrounds
Outdoor bootcamps and personal training can recommence, with no more than two people, excluding instructors.
Also included is outdoor and contactless coaching activities with no more than two people, excluding the coach.
Nature reserves and national parks are reopening for recreational purposes.
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Healthcare
Preventative dental services are available once more.
Masks will continue to be required at all times upon leaving home, including in workplaces, if you are aged 12 years and over.
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