NSW is planning to dish out fines over the Easter long weekend if they spot anyone not adhering to the current COVID-19 social distancing rules, so y’all better toe the line.

Easter long weekend is a great time to get away. You’ve got four days without work, the weather is usually still warm enough to have some outdoor time, and it’s a great way to catch up with family and friends over a spread of delicious treats, but listen to me: JUST. STAY. HOME.

That’s it. Full stop. Do not go travelling all willy-nilly because you think you’re some exception to the rules, and that you’ve got super-human immunity. Stay put, and stay home.

I know the countryside is tempting, and having a massive Easter egg hunt with all your mates sounds like a good time, but it’s literally the worst idea you could possibly have at this moment. Most Aussies have been doing a good job with flattening the curve – in fact we’ve been on a gradual decline for the number of new cases for the past week. But, don’t take this to mean that it’s all over and you can just go about your every whim and want right now.

Across Australia, both state and federal officials have given their stance on Easter travel, and the bottom line is that you should still be staying at home and following the social distancing laws that have been put in place to slow COVID-19.

Still think you can get away with being a sneaky little shit? New South Wales police officers are planning to patrol all popular holiday destinations this week, and WILL be issuing fines to those that are breaking the travel ban.

Basically, if you’re not doing necessary grocery shopping, out locally to exercise, going to the doctors/giving care to someone, or going to your essential job, then you’ll be fined.

“Aw, it’s just a measly fine…it doesn’t mean anything,” you say? Think again. After a warning, if you do not immediately pack up to go home, you’ll be issued a $1000 fine. Instead, just stay home, maybe order some KFC since they have free delivery on, and eat as much chocolate as you can get your hands on.

Oh, and remember: STAY. THE. FUCK. HOME.