Western Australia is reopening to the world. These are the rules you'll need to follow
3 years, 1 month ago

Western Australia is reopening to the world. These are the rules you'll need to follow

ABC  

Western Australia's border is finally coming down. Two years into the pandemic, travel freedoms taken away long ago will return — with interstate and international borders to open early next month. International arrivals will need at least two doses, with the discrepancy due to the Commonwealth definition for "fully vaccinated" when it comes to travel. The restrictions that come into force on Monday have been dubbed "level one", with a broad outline of what 'level two" rules would look like also provided. When and if the state moves to level two, that could see capacity limits tightened to the 4 square metre rule for indoor venues, home gatherings capped at 10 people and working at home for vulnerable people.

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Tearful reunions as Western Australia ends COVID border closure
3 years ago

Tearful reunions as Western Australia ends COVID border closure

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s largest state has reopened to fully vaccinated domestic and international travellers, ending one of the world’s longest coronavirus border closures. The airport in Perth, Western Australia’s capital, was the scene of emotional reunions as the first of 22 scheduled domestic flights and five international flights began arriving on Thursday. “We expect about 5,000 domestic and international travellers to arrive …

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists

India Today  

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of being shut in the pandemic as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends. "It is a party out here, music playing, smiles on people's faces, they will be dancing soon, I'm sure," Tourism Minister Dan Tehan …

Without COVID-19 restrictions, Omicron could spread in the NT like it has in NSW, says infectious diseases expert
3 years, 2 months ago

Without COVID-19 restrictions, Omicron could spread in the NT like it has in NSW, says infectious diseases expert

ABC  

An infectious diseases expert says the Northern Territory only needs to have one super-spreader event for the Omicron variant to begin spreading like it has in Australia's eastern states. Key points: A leading epidemiologist says the NT could have an Omicron super-spreader event like those seen in NSW if COVID-19 restrictions are not in place NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles …

Epidemiologist warns WA border reopening should be delayed as Mark McGowan reveals date
3 years, 3 months 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 …

WHO issues a brutal warning to Australia
3 years, 3 months ago

WHO issues a brutal warning to Australia

Daily Mail  

Developed nations such as Australia have been warned slamming borders shut to countries reporting new COVID-19 variants could backfire. The Omicron COVID-19 variant has arrived in Australia after testing confirmed two overseas travellers who arrived in Sydney were infected with the new strain 'More time was needed to make sure that we had all the relevant information in relation to …

NSW, Victoria and ACT tighten international arrival rules as states and territories respond to Omicron variant
3 years, 4 months ago

NSW, Victoria and ACT tighten international arrival rules as states and territories respond to Omicron variant

ABC  

Australian states and territories are reimposing border rules in response to the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, which has now been detected in a growing number of countries across the world. Key points: International arrivals into Victoria and NSW will now be required to self-isolate for at least 72 hours, regardless of vaccination status Those from nine African countries where …

Travel bans, new quarantine rules as Australia reacts to spread of Omicron variant in South Africa and neighbouring countries
3 years, 4 months ago

Travel bans, new quarantine rules as Australia reacts to spread of Omicron variant in South Africa and neighbouring countries

ABC  

The federal government has announced travel bans and new quarantine rules amid concerns about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant circulating in southern Africa. Key points: Non-Australians who have been to nine countries where Omicron has been detected cannot enter Australia The countries are South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, The Seychelles, Malawi and Mozambique Anyone who has already arrived …

Asia Today: New Zealand to begin lifting virus restrictions
4 years, 6 months ago

Asia Today: New Zealand to begin lifting virus restrictions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy All remaining virus restrictions will …

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