last update, May 6, 1.37pm
THE LATEST NEWS
It’s the news we’ve been waiting for.
This arvo, Mark McGowan announced that from 12.01am on Saturday, May 8, masks will only be required when on public transport, at events and venues with more than 1000 people and staff & visitors at hospitals and aged or disability care facilities.
Other restrictions to be eased…
- People will be able to have up to 100 people their homes, up from 30.
- Nightclubs and casinos will reopen subject to the 2 square metre rule.
- Major stadiums will be able to reopen to spectators, but will be limited to 75% capacity with masks compulsory for spectators.
- All other venues have already returned to their pre-lockdown capacity and patrons will be permitted to order and consume food and drinks while standing.
- Visitors to hospitals, aged care facilities and disability centres will be increased to a limit of 4 visitors per patient per day (masks mandatory).
Meanwhile, WA’s border is staying open to NSW for now as health officials try and track down the source of a mystery COVID case in Sydney.
The man in his 50s had not recently returned from overseas, did not work in quarantine and had no contacts with the hospital system.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the man was “very active in the community” and more cases were expected.
WA Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson said anyone in WA who visited one of the NSW exposure locations during the relevant times must get tested and quarantine for 14 days from their date of exposure.
WHERE ARE THE LATEST COVID-19 ‘EXPOSURE SITES’ IN WA?
CLICK HERE for the full updated list of exposure sites
These locations and times could change and more could be added.
Anyone who has attended any of the high-risk locations on the list, must get tested and self-quarantine for the full 14 days regardless of test result, immediately – they are all now considered a ‘close contact’.
WHERE CAN I GET A COVID TEST?
Testing at the public COVID clinics is free. No Medicare card is required.
After your test, you are required to self-isolate unless you have been informed that you do not.
Don’t forget if you’re being tested on a hot day, bring water, a hat, sunscreen (perhaps an umbrella) and a well-charged phone.
Also, don’t forget your mask!
Armadale Health Service
Ground Floor, 3056 Albany Highway, Mount Nasura
Weekdays – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Weekends – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Bedbrook Row, north-eastern end of hospital, Murdoch
Weekdays – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Weekends – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Joondalup Hospital
Car Park P4, Regents Park Road, Joondalup
Weekdays – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Weekends – 10.00 am to 10.00 pm
Rockingham General Hospital
Elanora Drive, Cooloongup
Weekdays – 10.00 am to 10.00 pm
Weekends – 10.00 am to 10.00 pm
Royal Perth Hospital
Ground Floor, Ainslie House, 48 Murray Street, Perth
(note: it’s an external site, not literally at the hospital)
Weekdays – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Weekends – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
C Block, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands
(Car park entry off Winthrop Ave only)
Weekdays – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Weekends – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
St John of God Midland Hospital
Yelverton Drive, Midland
Weekdays – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Weekends – 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
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Need a list of frequently asked questions regarding COVID? Click here
