Small steps to relax restrictions imposed on the community to protect it from COVID-19 have been welcomed as businesses work out whether it makes sense to re-open.
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From Friday May 15, outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people are allowed and cafes and restaurants will be able to host 10 customers at any one time.
The Health Hut was one of the businesses which closed to protect staff and customers.
"When there were three cases in Griffith we made the decision to close, we wanted to protect staff and to protect the community," owner James Cimador said.
Mr Cimador said it wasn't an easy decision.
"We're lucky that we had some assistance from the ATO and the government to pay staff and suppliers, without that assistance it's hard to see where we would be," he said.
Mr Cimador said the changes were "small steps" and some tables would be placed outside the cafe from Friday.
"It's with the support of the community that businesses can survive," he said.
After a month with the doors closed, Ulong Street's Cafe Deli has re-opened three days a week.
The cafe had been preparing pizza bases and pre-made toppings for customers to take home and cook.
Owner Mark Valenti said the recent change allowing up to 10 customers, not including staff means that the cafe could open for an extra day each week.
"Last Friday was a good day, the best so far," Mr Valenti said.
"We would like to keep takeaway going and have people (dining) outside."
Mr Valenti said the new rules would make it worthwhile. He said precautions brought in during March would be kept including making sure customers stayed in the marked areas and hand sanitiser would be available.
While the rules have been relaxed for cafes and restaurants, no changes have been announced for the nation's pubs.
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Hotel Victoria owner Terry Green wanted to see more definite information about the changes to trading before re-opening the pub.
That clear indication could potentially be rules on the number of people per square metre to ensure physical distancing between patrons, rather than a limit of 10 customers at any one time.
"Everything is a bit up in the air," Mr Green said.
"I don't think it would be viable for many restaurants (to open).
"We're keen to get back to trading but we will possibly just wait until we get a clearer indication.
"It all depends on restrictions, at the moment they change every week."
In the meantime the pub's bistro has been cooking takeaway meals which had proven popular among, especially for regular customers.
"Takeaway has been going quite good and it's been well supported," Mr Green said.
Mr Green said he would be waiting to see if there were any further relaxations to the rules on Friday.