WA's coronavirus hard border with Queensland returns as Brisbane prepares for lockdown
4 years ago

WA's coronavirus hard border with Queensland returns as Brisbane prepares for lockdown

ABC  

Western Australia will reinstate its hard border with Queensland from midnight tonight, WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced. Key points: WA's open border with Queensland is in doubt ahead of a COVID-19 lockdown in Brisbane WA's open border with Queensland is in doubt ahead of a COVID-19 lockdown in Brisbane The WA Government is awaiting health advice before making a decision on new travel restrictions The WA Government is awaiting health advice before making a decision on new travel restrictions Previous outbreaks in other states forced a reimposition of WA's hard border and quarantine rules After midnight, only travellers with an exemption will be allowed into WA from Queensland, with Greater Brisbane due to enter lockdown at 6:00pm. But speaking after a meeting of National Cabinet, Mr McGowan said WA could not afford to "sit back and wait and watch". Mr McGowan advised today's arrivals who were not West Australians returning home to "return to Queensland". All those who arrived from Queensland today — or since January 2 — were "free to depart WA and return to Queensland immediately", the Premier added.

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Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections
2 years, 6 months ago

Queensland scraps more COVID-19 restrictions despite third wave of infections

ABC  

Many of Queensland's remaining COVID-19 restrictions have eased from today despite health authorities confirming the state is experiencing a third wave of new cases of the virus. Unless required by their employer, vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for workers in high-risk settings, such as early childhood centres, schools, outside school care, correctional facilities, and airports. A vaccine mandate remains …

WA's hard border is finally down, but Omicron's emergence means it's far from back to normal
2 years, 10 months ago

WA's hard border is finally down, but Omicron's emergence means it's far from back to normal

ABC  

Two years later, Australia is finally whole again. WA border opening won't signal return to normal Yet even many of those West Australians waking up this morning with a sense of excitement or comfort will know the removal of the hard border will not put everything back to how it was. Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese was expected to be amongst …

WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth
2 years, 10 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, 10 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 …

Mark McGowan's WA border backflip may have unforeseen consequences for tackling COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Mark McGowan's WA border backflip may have unforeseen consequences for tackling COVID-19

ABC  

For two years, West Australians have come through time and time again when asked by authorities to do the unprecedented. Promise lies in ruins Premier Mark McGowan has repeatedly said that the key to WA's success in avoiding COVID-19 getting out of control was ordinary West Australians "doing the right thing". West Australians were promised that once the state reached …

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

WA announces mandatory COVID booster shots for some workers, extends hard border across country
3 years ago

WA announces mandatory COVID booster shots for some workers, extends hard border across country

ABC  

Western Australia has become the first jurisdiction to introduce mandatory COVID-19 booster shots for certain sectors of its population. Key points: Booster shots will become compulsory for essential workers in WA Booster shots will become compulsory for essential workers in WA All WA borders will be closed from Boxing Day All WA borders will be closed from Boxing Day Four …

Queensland's COVID-19 isolation ends with border roads thrown open to double-vaccinated arrivals from across Australia
3 years ago

Queensland's COVID-19 isolation ends with border roads thrown open to double-vaccinated arrivals from across Australia

ABC  

There have been emotional scenes at Queensland airports this morning as families and friends were reunited for the first time in months as the state's borders reopened to people from interstate COVID-19 hotspots. Small number of people turned back Commissioner Carroll reminded people there were "strict criteria" to enter Queensland, after a small number of people were turned away at …

Queensland's COVID-19 hard border has softened for some, but you need to meet these criteria
3 years, 1 month ago

Queensland's COVID-19 hard border has softened for some, but you need to meet these criteria

ABC  

Queensland opened its border to some fully vaccinated travellers from interstate hotspots at 5:00pm on Monday — but it doesn't mean you can just fly in for a summer holiday. The state reached its 70 per cent double vaccination target for those aged 16 and older on Sunday, which was the first trigger to allow travellers from declared COVID hotspots …

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Australia: Queensland reopens domestic travel with NSW and Victoria

Daily Mail  

Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules. Queensland has reopened its state border to fully-vaccinated NSW and Victoria residents for the first time in months - but with tough quarantine and travel rules The reopening of the border comes with tough …

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 travel: Sydney to further ease curbs on Monday as vaccinations pick up

Hindustan Times  

Australia's largest city of Sydney will further ease social distancing curbs on Monday, a month after emerging from a coronavirus lockdown that lasted nearly 100 days, as close to 90% of people have got both doses of vaccine, officials said. Patrons dine-in at a bar by the harbour in the wake of coronavirus disease regulations easing, following an extended lockdown …

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel
3 years, 2 months ago

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel

ABC  

Western Australia's border restrictions for those travelling from Queensland will ease on Wednesday, after a COVID-19 scare delayed plans for quarantine-free travel to resume last week. Key points: Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory are already on the list South Australia, …

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers

ABC  

Victoria is set to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for international arrivals from next month, bringing it into line with New South Wales. It's understood arriving travellers would need to be fully immunised and test negative for coronavirus. At this stage, it's believed the quarantine changes will be officially announced at Friday's COVID-19 media conference. Melbourne opening up after 263 days …

Gold Coast COVID case sees WA dump plans to relax border with Queensland
3 years, 2 months ago

Gold Coast COVID case sees WA dump plans to relax border with Queensland

ABC  

Western Australia's border with Queensland will not be relaxed tomorrow as previously announced, after a new COVID-19 case was detected in Queensland. But after Queensland recorded a new COVID-19 case on Thursday, the WA government said the state would remain as "low risk" for now, meaning quarantine would still be required. "It appears the case in Queensland has authorities very …

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 COVID-19 rules likely to fluctuate once state border reopens
3 years, 2 months ago

WA's COVID-19 rules likely to fluctuate once state border reopens

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan has flagged that COVID-19 restrictions will be beefed up and toned down depending on the rate of local transmission once the state's borders reopen. Key points: There is no date as yet when WA's borders will reopen There is no date as yet when WA's borders will reopen But when they do, restrictions may start at …

Queensland records zero local COVID-19 cases, applies new restrictions to NSW border bubble after lockdown announced
3 years, 3 months ago

Queensland records zero local COVID-19 cases, applies new restrictions to NSW border bubble after lockdown announced

ABC  

Queensland will tighten border restrictions for the Tweed and Byron shires in northern New South Wales after a lockdown was announced for those regions. Key points: The additional restriction to the two LGAs will apply from 1:00am Wednesday The new border rules mean the Byron and Tweed LGAs will become part of the restricted NSW border zone The Premier described …

New Zealand, Australia travel bubble suspended as COVID continues
3 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand, Australia travel bubble suspended as COVID continues

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country is within sight of eliminating Delta but travel restrictions to Australia extended until November. New Zealand has suspended quarantine-free travel with Australia for a further eight weeks, extending a halt in the so-called travel bubble between both countries, as they deal with fresh outbreaks of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. New …

Coronavirus Australia: WA premier Mark McGowan says border could stay closed until April 2022
3 years, 4 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 …

COVID border might stay in WA 'a few months' beyond rest of country until 'overwhelming majority' vaccinated, Premier says
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID border might stay in WA 'a few months' beyond rest of country until 'overwhelming majority' vaccinated, Premier says

ABC  

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan admits the state is likely to be "a few months" behind the rest of the country in opening its borders, saying it would be "complete madness" to let COVID-19 in. Key points: The Premier wants to wait until an "overwhelming majority" is vaccinated The Premier wants to wait until an "overwhelming majority" is vaccinated WA's …

NSW expected to move to 'extreme risk' WA COVID border restrictions, Mark McGowan says
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW expected to move to 'extreme risk' WA COVID border restrictions, Mark McGowan says

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan has warned the state is likely to escalate the New South Wales risk level to "extreme" in the coming days. Key points: There is no exact timeframe on NSW going to extreme risk, the Premier says There is no exact timeframe on NSW going to extreme risk, the Premier says He says hundreds of West Australians …

Confused about the latest Queensland-NSW border rules? Here's what you need to know
3 years, 4 months ago

Confused about the latest Queensland-NSW border rules? Here's what you need to know

ABC  

With the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading across regional New South Wales, Queensland's borders have been shut. Also, from Friday of this week, essential workers with an exemption to cross into Queensland — like emergency and health workers — will need to have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Queensland Health is urging people to reconsider their …

Australia further curbs new arrivals due to risks of variant
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia further curbs new arrivals due to risks of variant

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia plans to halve commercial passenger arrivals due to virus risks as parts of the country emerged from lockdowns Friday. Australia will reduce its cap on arrivals from 6,000 passengers a week to 3,000 by July 14 to reduce pressure on hotel quarantine, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said after a meeting with state and territory leaders. “If …

WA government imposes restrictions on Perth, Peel region as woman tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

WA government imposes restrictions on Perth, Peel region as woman tests positive for COVID-19

ABC  

The WA government has imposed new COVID-19 restrictions on people in Perth and the Peel region after a woman tested positive to coronavirus. WA COVID-19 snapshot Confirmed cases so far: 1,159,261 Active cases: 2,550 Cases in hospital: 163 Deaths: 658 Third dose, WA population aged 16+: 83.8 per cent Fourth dose, WA population aged 30+: 31.2 per cent Latest information …

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation
3 years, 6 months ago

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation

ABC  

South Australia has closed its borders to Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the ACT because of a "very significant deterioration" in the COVID–19 situation across Australia, the state's Premier says. Key points: Tough border restrictions will be in place for people coming to SA Only visitors from Tasmania will be allowed to come in without testing or quarantine …

Queensland records two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases linked to Portuguese restaurant
3 years, 6 months ago

Queensland records two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases linked to Portuguese restaurant

ABC  

Queensland has recorded two new cases of community transmission of COVID-19 linked to a cluster stemming from a leak from hotel quarantine last weekend. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. School …

NRL players in Sydney return to COVID-19 bubble-like restrictions following NSW outbreak
3 years, 6 months ago

NRL players in Sydney return to COVID-19 bubble-like restrictions following NSW outbreak

ABC  

NRL players and club staff currently in Greater Sydney will return to COVID-19 bubble-like restrictions, unable to leave home except to attend training or for an essential activity. Key points: NRL has reintroduced level-three restrictions for players currently based in Sydney They will have to stay at home unless they are taking part in an approved activity NRL staff involved …

New Zealand resumes quarantine-free travel with Victoria as COVID-19 cases decrease
3 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand resumes quarantine-free travel with Victoria as COVID-19 cases decrease

ABC  

Melburnians will soon be able to travel freely to some parts of Australia and New Zealand as the latest coronavirus outbreak eases. Key points: New Zealand's Ministry of Health has confirmed the quarantine-free bubble with Victoria will resume from midnight Tuesday New Zealand's Ministry of Health has confirmed the quarantine-free bubble with Victoria will resume from midnight Tuesday The Northern …

WA coronavirus hard border with Victoria imposed as Melbourne prepares for lockdown
3 years, 7 months ago

WA coronavirus hard border with Victoria imposed as Melbourne prepares for lockdown

ABC  

Western Australia has closed its state border to Victoria, with travel restricted in an effort to prevent Melbourne's coronavirus outbreak from spreading. Key points: WA has reclassified Victoria as a medium-risk jurisdiction Travellers from the state need an exemption to enter WA Seven people who visited Victorian exposure sites are being tested WA Premier Mark McGowan announced a hard border …

Which states and territories have imposed borders or travel restrictions on Victoria?
3 years, 7 months ago

Which states and territories have imposed borders or travel restrictions on Victoria?

ABC  

States and territories across Australia have imposed travel restrictions on people who have visited coronavirus exposure sites in Greater Melbourne. Victoria Victoria has been placed in lockdown, meaning there are only five reasons to leave your home: Shopping for necessary goods and services Authorised work or permitted education Exercise for up to two hours with one other person Caregiving, compassionate …

Western Australia announces new travel restrictions with Victoria after local Melbourne COVID cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Western Australia announces new travel restrictions with Victoria after local Melbourne COVID cases

ABC  

Western Australia is imposing border restrictions on Victoria in response to the latest Melbourne COVID-19 outbreak, with arrivals from that state to be forced to isolate until they produce a negative result. Key points: Anyone arriving from Victoria will need to be tested for COVID-19 They will need to isolate until they return a negative test result People who arrived …

Tourism operators fear loss of Queensland tourists at Easter as Mark McGowan defends WA hard border
3 years, 9 months ago

Tourism operators fear loss of Queensland tourists at Easter as Mark McGowan defends WA hard border

ABC  

As soon as Western Australia re-imposed a COVID-19 hard border with Queensland, the phones started ringing off the hook at the Kununurra Country Club Resort. Key points: East Kimberley businesses expect to lose thousands in revenue Mark McGowan says not closing the border could be "catastrophic" He has not ruled out mandatory vaccination for frontline WA workers "We've probably had …

WA coronavirus hard border with Queensland to be reimposed after new cases spark lockdown
3 years, 9 months ago

WA coronavirus hard border with Queensland to be reimposed after new cases spark lockdown

ABC  

Western Australia will reintroduce a hard border barring travel from Queensland from midnight tonight. Key points: Only exempt travellers will be allowed to enter WA from Queensland The Premier says the hard border is WA's "best defence" against COVID-19 A three-day lockdown is being introduced in Greater Brisbane WA Premier Mark McGowan said Queensland would transition from a "low risk" …

Mark McGowan defends Queensland border restrictions as 'party' details revealed as false
3 years, 9 months ago

Mark McGowan defends Queensland border restrictions as 'party' details revealed as false

ABC  

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has defended the state government's decision to tighten border restrictions with Queensland, saying the situation remains "concerning". Key points: WA Premier Mark McGowan says the Queensland COVID-19 cluster remains concerning He says tighter border restrictions were based on the movements of the positive cases The Premier says there is no need for a hard border …

All arrivals from Queensland into WA must get tested for coronavirus and self-quarantine for 14 days
3 years, 9 months ago

All arrivals from Queensland into WA must get tested for coronavirus and self-quarantine for 14 days

ABC  

The West Australian Government has confirmed anyone arriving from Queensland from Saturday must be tested for COVID-19 and self-quarantine for 14 days, as new details emerge about the Brisbane cluster. Key points: Anyone arriving in WA from Queensland must have a COVID-19 test and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result The Premier said the state would not hesitate …

Coronavirus Australia live news: Victoria plunged into new lockdown amid UK strain fears; flights paused; no fans at Australian Open
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus Australia live news: Victoria plunged into new lockdown amid UK strain fears; flights paused; no fans at Australian Open

ABC  

NSW has tightened entry requirements for returning NSW residents from Victoria. Anyone arriving in NSW from Victoria after 11.59pm on Friday 12 February 2021 must remain at their home or place of residence for the five-day period announced by the Victorian Government. People arriving in NSW from Victoria by air, rail or road will also be required to complete an …

Coronavirus lockdown announced for Perth and South West after quarantine hotel worker tests positive
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown announced for Perth and South West after quarantine hotel worker tests positive

ABC  

Western Australia's 10-month coronavirus-free streak has ended with a hotel quarantine security guard in Perth testing positive to COVID-19, sending much of the state into a five-day lockdown. Key points: The lockdown for Perth, Peel and the South West started at 6pm on Sunday The lockdown for Perth, Peel and the South West started at 6pm on Sunday People must …

New Zealand coronavirus: borders may stay shut for most of the year Jacinda Ardern says
3 years, 11 months ago

New Zealand coronavirus: borders may stay shut for most of the year Jacinda Ardern says

CNN  

New Zealand’s borders will remain closed for most of this year as the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, but the country will pursue travel arrangements with neighbouring Australia and other Pacific nations, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday. Medical authorities, meanwhile, may approve a Covid-19 vaccine as early as next week, Ardern said, as pressure mounts for a start to …

Where can I travel to? Here are the current coronavirus border restrictions around Australia
3 years, 11 months ago

Where can I travel to? Here are the current coronavirus border restrictions around Australia

ABC  

As Queensland continues to investigate the origin of the Hotel Grand Chancellor cluster, different states have begun easing their coronavirus border restrictions involving the Sunshine State. There are no restrictions for moving around within NSW, but the State Government has asked people to avoid non-essential travel to the regions, particularly Greater Sydneysiders. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced the state is …

WA to move to controlled border with Victoria on Monday with the State to be reclassified as 'low-risk''
3 years, 11 months ago

WA to move to controlled border with Victoria on Monday with the State to be reclassified as 'low-risk''

ABC  

Western Australia will move to a controlled border with Victoria from Monday. Key points: WA's hard border with Victoria will fall at 12.01am on Monday WA's hard border with Victoria will fall at 12.01am on Monday Victorian arrivals will still need to quarantine and submit to a COVID-19 test Victorian arrivals will still need to quarantine and submit to a …

WA coronavirus cases will likely end in snap lockdown, Chief Health Officer warns
3 years, 11 months ago

WA coronavirus cases will likely end in snap lockdown, Chief Health Officer warns

ABC  

The "hard and fast" snap lockdown used to manage COVID-19 outbreaks in other states is the "likely outcome" if WA were to also experience an outbreak, the state's Chief Health Officer Andrew Robertson says. Key points: Greater Brisbane has just emerged from a three-day lockdown Greater Brisbane has just emerged from a three-day lockdown WA's Chief Health Officer says it …

One new COVID-19 case in NSW linked to Berala cluster, NSW Health changes overseas quarantine protocol
4 years ago

One new COVID-19 case in NSW linked to Berala cluster, NSW Health changes overseas quarantine protocol

ABC  

New South Wales has recorded one locally acquired coronavirus case linked to the Berala cluster in Western Sydney. Key points: One new case has been linked to the Berala cluster, and NSW residents are being urged to stay vigilant NSW Premier says it's likely the so-called UK strain will become the dominant strain NSW health authorities are now doing exit …

WA Premier Mark McGowan apologises to Queensland travellers over 'draconian' border
4 years ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan apologises to Queensland travellers over 'draconian' border

ABC  

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has apologised to travellers from Queensland for the "heartbreak" caused by the reimposition of WA's hard border with the state, amid a "very difficult and unpredictable situation". Key points: WA has closed its border with Queensland WA has closed its border with Queensland A total of 3,197 COVID-19 tests were conducted at WA's public clinics …

Tasmania declares Greater Brisbane 'high risk' because of UK coronavirus strain
4 years ago

Tasmania declares Greater Brisbane 'high risk' because of UK coronavirus strain

ABC  

Tasmania has effectively banned travellers from Greater Brisbane following it declaring a three-day lockdown of that area — with the island's head of public health warning the new virus strain is "50 per cent more infectious" and Tasmania "doesn't want to do an experiment" with it. Key points: The Greater Brisbane area is heading into a short lockdown to stop …

No change in Queensland border controls as state boosts number of coronavirus testing clinics
4 years ago

No change in Queensland border controls as state boosts number of coronavirus testing clinics

ABC  

Queensland Health has opened more coronavirus testing clinics to shorten long queues as authorities maintain a watch on virus outbreaks in southern states. Key points: More coronavirus testing clinics have opened in Queensland after long queues on the weekend More coronavirus testing clinics have opened in Queensland after long queues on the weekend Border restrictions remain unchanged, though authorities are …

Coronavirus row erupts between NSW and WA as McGowan Government accused of 'lecturing'
4 years ago

Coronavirus row erupts between NSW and WA as McGowan Government accused of 'lecturing'

ABC  

Acting New South Wales Premier John Barilaro says he is "sick to death of being lectured to" by the WA Government over how the Northern Beaches COVID-19 cluster has been handled. Key points: John Barilaro says NSW is doing the "heavy lifting" with overseas arrivals John Barilaro says NSW is doing the "heavy lifting" with overseas arrivals He says lecturing …

New WA COVID-19 border restrictions see Victorian travellers leave rather than self-isolate
4 years ago

New WA COVID-19 border restrictions see Victorian travellers leave rather than self-isolate

ABC  

Travellers from Victoria have expressed frustration and anger with the West Australian Government, following its move to reimpose the hard border with that state and order retrospective self-quarantine measures in the wake of a new coronavirus outbreak. Key points: WA reimplemented its hard border with Victoria overnight Some Victorians are leaving rather than face days in self-isolation West Australians returning …

WA reintroduces hard border with Victoria after more new Melbourne coronavirus cases
4 years ago

WA reintroduces hard border with Victoria after more new Melbourne coronavirus cases

ABC  

Western Australia is closing its border to travellers from Victoria and has ordered thousands of recent arrivals to self-quarantine, after the re-emergence of locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in Melbourne. Key points: Victoria has been reclassified as a medium-risk state Victoria has been reclassified as a medium-risk state Only exempt travellers from Victoria will be allowed into WA Only exempt …

Queensland Health cracks down on coronavirus hotel quarantine exemptions as UK variant found in returned traveller
4 years ago

Queensland Health cracks down on coronavirus hotel quarantine exemptions as UK variant found in returned traveller

ABC  

Health authorities in Queensland are cracking down on hotel quarantine exemptions following a surge in coronavirus cases overseas and the emergence of more contagious variants. Key points: Only 104 exemptions to bypass hotel quarantine have been approved since June Only 104 exemptions to bypass hotel quarantine have been approved since June A recently returned traveller has tested positive to the …

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