Industry update: Mandatory COVID-19 isolation removed

As you may already be aware, mandatory COVID-19 isolation has been removed following an agreement at National Cabinet.

Anyone who is COVID-19 positive or experiencing symptoms is strongly encouraged to stay home until they have recovered.

High-risk Settings

COVID-19 positive cases or close contacts cannot visit public hospitals for seven days after returning a positive test or becoming a close contact. Other rules may apply to high-risk settings, including private hospitals, aged care and disability care facilities. Each facility is able to determine their own isolation requirements, so speak to the relevant facility for more information.

Other rules may apply to high-risk settings, including private hospitals, aged care and disability care facilities.

Each facility is able to determine their own isolation requirements, so speak to the relevant facility for more information.

Working from Home

Workplaces are encouraged to consider work from home arrangements for COVID-19 positive cases or workers experiencing symptoms, where possible.

Close Contacts

Close contacts cannot visit public hospitals for seven days after becoming a close contact.

They do not need to isolate, but close contacts should:

   • Notify their employer or educational institution that they are a close contact.
   • Monitor for COVID-like symptoms and test for COVID-19 as soon as they can after developing symptoms.
   • Stay home if they have symptoms, even if the test result is negative, to protect others from infection.
   • Wear a mask when indoors and on public transport.

COVID-19 Testing

All Western Australians should test for COVID-19 if experiencing any symptoms and stay home until they have recovered.

The WA Free RAT Program continues to provide quick and effective COVID-19 tests to the community.

Free RATs are available at drive-through collection points, vaccination clinics, offices of Members of Parliament, regional testing clinics, and pop-ups at train stations and shopping centres.

Stay Safe

It is important to continue healthy hygiene habits, including:

   • Washing or sanitising hands regularly.
   • Wearing masks if required, if unwell, or if in crowded indoor spaces where you cannot physically distance.
   • Testing for COVID-19 if experiencing symptoms and staying home until symptoms resolve.
   • Staying up to date with vaccinations.

How You Can Help

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