People in New South Wales will on Friday be able to return to their favourite pubs and clubs, but only for food service.
, but NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet clarified on Wednesday night pubs and clubs would also be able to resume food service as part of the state government's push to boost the economy amid COVID-19.
Venues will be able to open from Friday as long as they adhere to social distancing requirements and limit customers to 10 at any given time.
Bars and gaming facilities will remain closed but table service for alcohol with a meal will be allowed along with takeaway services.
"This is an important first step, and we want it to be a success, so that as venues transition back from closure, they do so safely both for their staff and their customers," Mr Perrottet told the Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday.
Five visitors will also be allowed in homes form Friday and 10 people will be permitted at outdoor gatherings.
NSW recorded six new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Tuesday from 8,100 tests, including three health authorities fear were infected in the community.
Two new cases were contacts of those connected to the Newmarch House aged care home COVID-19 cluster, where 16 residents have died and 71 people have caught the virus.
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