Days of people 'locked in their homes' come to an end as WA eases restrictions
But he said people needed to be aware of the risk it involved, especially for the more vulnerable elderly cohort.
"You can certainly play a round of golf, but head straight home after that. The golf clubs and social areas are still closed," he said. "You are very welcome to have a game of bowls and other outdoor activities … this is as much about the mental health of the community as it is about trying to reignite aspects of the economy."Home opens and display villages have also restarted under the changes put in place today.
Mr Cook said the State Government would make decisions on whether other restrictions could ease using small, cautious steps. The WA Government is touting its term two plan as a cautious, careful and considered approach to protect teachers, parents and children."The hammer was all the restrictions that we put on in order to stop the spread of the disease and now it's the dance, which is looking at what we can do to minimise the health impact, minimise the social impact and maximise the economic impact.
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