As NSW continues to record a small but steady growth of COVID-19 cases, the state is set to tighten restrictions on 'higher risk' activities from next Friday.
"They [funerals] are emotional occasions where people know each other and that increases the risk of transmission," Ms Berejiklian said.Daniel Andrews warns against exercise 'day trips' across Melbourne as coronavirus cases skyrocket
"The wedding - that is a different circumstance because they're seated for whole duration of the event, whereas funerals, depending on the religion and the ceremony, there are different aspects to the service. Part of the service is seated, part of it might be at a burial place.
"We ask people to be thoughtful about who they welcome, how many they welcome and especially protect those most vulnerable," she said.Outdoor gatherings will also stay at the limit of 20"because we know the threat of spreading the virus outdoors is less", Ms Berejiklian said. "These measures are to protect NSW, to reduce the risk. Because we have to assume, based on what is happening in Victoria, based on the numbers that we're seeing in NSW ... we have to assume there is a level of community transmission. And these measures will reduce the risk of that community transmission getting out of control."For the latest list of COVID-19 locations, visit:
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