Public health advice issued for recent arrivals from Victoria and South Australia

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Health authorities in Victoria and South Australia have released a list of COVID-19 exposure sites.
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WA Health has issued advice for travellers who have recently returned from Victoria and South Australia after public health alerts were issued for both states yesterday.

Anyone who has visited Victorian exposure sites (external link) or South Australian exposure sites (external link) during the relevant times are required to:

  • get a COVID-19 test immediately (within 48 hours)
  • self-quarantine for 14 days and get a COVID-19 test on Day 11
  • wear masks when transiting to a self-quarantine premises or to get a COVID-19 test.

All returned travellers from Victoria or South Australia should continue to monitor the listed exposure sites in case additional locations are added, and are advised to get tested if they develop any symptoms that may be related to COVID-19.

A list of testing clinics is available on the HealthyWA website (external link).