How life will change on WA border open date, when a raft of COVID restrictions will take effect
3 years ago

How life will change on WA border open date, when a raft of COVID restrictions will take effect

ABC  

After two years, Western Australia's hard border is finally coming down. From Saturday, February 5, interstate and overseas visitors will finally be allowed to travel to WA with relative freedom — ending the "island within an island" COVID-mitigation approach Mark McGowan has championed since the start of the pandemic. After almost two years of restricted travel under WA's hard border, families will be reunited. Mark McGowan says WA can safely reconnect with the world when the 90 per cent jab target is met. But with a vaccination rate that will be at or near 90 per cent by the time WA reopens, Mr McGowan says the state can now safely reunite with the world without overwhelming its health system.

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WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth
2 years, 9 months ago

WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth

ABC  

Western Australia is open after the state's hard border was removed overnight. Key points: Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted There have been tearful reunions at Perth Airport as the first flights landed There have been tearful reunions at Perth Airport as the first …

SA residents prepare to enter WA as COVID border restrictions lift
2 years, 9 months ago

SA residents prepare to enter WA as COVID border restrictions lift

ABC  

The West Australian border has reopened after almost two years, prompting a wave of relief as an estimated 100 travellers from South Australia waited to cross over after midnight. Key points: Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted SA motorists waited at the border to travel through early this morning Bordering businesses are welcoming the lift …

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors
2 years, 10 months ago

WA sets new record for COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open its doors

ABC  

Western Australia has again broken its daily record for COVID-19 cases, with 257 new local infections, as the state recorded what are believed to be its first cases in a remote Aboriginal community in the current outbreak. Key points: There are now at least 877 active infections in Western Australia There are now at least 877 active infections in Western …

WA border opening date is March 3, as Mark McGowan announces new COVID restrictions
2 years, 10 months ago

WA border opening date is March 3, as Mark McGowan announces new COVID restrictions

ABC  

Western Australia's hard border will come down at 12:01am on Thursday March 3, allowing triple-dose vaccinated arrivals from interstate to enter WA without quarantining. "These would include the four square metre rule indoors, mask-wearing measures for years 3 and above, working from home for vulnerable people, and home gatherings reduced to a total of ten people," he said. WA COVID-19 …

Western Australia's COVID-19 border set to fall, but don't look for approval to enter the state just yet
2 years, 11 months ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 border set to fall, but don't look for approval to enter the state just yet

ABC  

Travellers hoping to lock in plans to head to Western Australia when the state's borders reopen on February 5 are being blocked by the government's approval system. Key points: The G2G approval system is set to continue when borders reopen The G2G approval system is set to continue when borders reopen However, travellers applying to enter Western Australia after the …

Epidemiologist warns WA border reopening should be delayed as Mark McGowan reveals date
3 years ago

Epidemiologist warns WA border reopening should be delayed as Mark McGowan reveals date

ABC  

A West Australian epidemiologist has warned the state's Premier Mark McGowan to reconsider opening the state's border early next year as the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to spark concern. Key points: Dr Zoe Hyde says it would be unwise to reopen WA early next year She says more data on Omicron is needed Dr Hyde believes hospitalisations and deaths are …

WA's COVID roadmap explained: When will Premier Mark McGowan open the state's borders?
3 years, 1 month ago

WA's COVID roadmap explained: When will Premier Mark McGowan open the state's borders?

ABC  

COVID-19 is coming to Western Australia. So that might mean WA actually opens before the 90 per cent threshold, perhaps even not far past 80 per cent. But the state's sluggish vaccine rollout is still some way short of either of those targets, with WA only having passed the 65 per cent threshold this week. And the government has also …

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier has again ruled out opening the border to higher risk states in time for Christmas, while announcing travellers from Queensland will no longer need to quarantine from this Friday. Key points: WA will not open to NSW and Victoria in time for Christmas But Queensland will be reclassified as very low risk from Friday It means travellers …

WA's road out of COVID paved with uncertainties as December milestone looms
3 years, 2 months ago

WA's road out of COVID paved with uncertainties as December milestone looms

ABC  

The days are getting longer and warmer, Santa-shaped confectionery has appeared at checkouts and the family group chat about who's hosting Christmas lunch is in full swing. "Western Australia will open up internationally at some point in time — it's probably just a difference of months between us and other states," Mr McGowan said on Friday. But in budget estimates …

Coronavirus Australia: WA premier Mark McGowan says border could stay closed until April 2022
3 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: WA premier Mark McGowan says border could stay closed until April 2022

Daily Mail  

Hardline premier Mark McGowan has confirmed Western Australia will likely remain closed off from the rest of the country for up to another seven months. WA Premier Mark McGowan said his state won't open the border until likely April next year - and only if 80-90 per cent of the state are fully-vaccinated Western Australia faces being cut off from …

Mark McGowan to set date for easing WA's hard border after vaccination target hit
3 years, 3 months ago

Mark McGowan to set date for easing WA's hard border after vaccination target hit

ABC  

The West Australian Premier has laid out his own roadmap to reuniting with other states, and is now talking about a time when the border is down and the virus is here. 'Completely nuts' to open at 70 per cent Mr McGowan said the Doherty Institute modelling indicated that opening WA's border at 70 per cent vaccination would be disastrous …

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