Top Hygiene Tips To Follow While Visiting Gold Coast Bars

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In these difficult times with the threat of the Covid-19 virus, everyone needs to take special precautions when visiting a Gold Coast bar so that they remain healthy and negative in regard to the current virus.
The government guidelines and restrictions are designed to safeguards everyone and help prevent the spread of viruses.
Although some restrictions have been lifted you can expect things to continue to change as new outbreaks happen around Queensland.
It’s important that each person considers their own unique and specific health situation when considering going to a Gold Coast Bar

Bar Safety

When going out to a Gold Coast bar, take your smart phone with your details on the appropriate app so you can electronically log in as you enter. If you don’t have or want to take your phone, write your relevant details down and take several copies with you.
While inside a Gold Coast bar, it’s important that you maintain a 1.5 meter distance from anyone not in your party and respect other people’s safety space ...
... and social distancing requirements.

Do not go out if you feel sick or have a fever

If you are immune-compromised or have an underlying health condition, then you should try to remain isolated and not go to restaurants or Bars

Call ahead and find out about any restrictions they may have

Ask if they provide outdoor areas
Do they have barriers between guests, booths and tables?

Wear or at least take your face mask

Ensure you carry your own hand sanitiser and take your own pen

Avoid high touch surfaces where possible and use your hand sanitiser or wash your hands properly every time your exposed to surfaces such as door handles, rails, bars menus or touch screens

Avoid shaking hands, a smile and a nod is more than sufficient and everyone understands

Avoid shared utensils or food and drink dispensers

Keep your cell phone in your pocket or bag when not using to minimise the possibility of contamination

Be aware that bathrooms and rest rooms are virus hot spots and you need to take special care in these areas

Insure you have the necessary sanitary items on hand before entering bathrooms such as:

Soap and or hand sanitiser

Toilet paper and sterile hand towels

After washing your hands, it’s important to dry them thoroughly and use the paper towel to turn off the taps and open doors, then apply your hand sanitiser immediately after leaving the bathroom.
Using a hand sanitiser before and after leaving a Gold Coast bar is a good practice and helps to ensure you’re not carrying any virus.
If the Gold Coast bar your visiting has a car valet service or coat and umbrella areas, it’s best to opt out of these services, park your car yourself and keep all your belongings with you to reduce any possible physical contact with others.