Residents of New South Wales and Victoria will no longer be required to isolate themselves for seven days if they are suspected of having COVID-19, as both states ease long-standing public health restrictions.
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Household close contacts will be permitted to leave the home in the current wave of winding down restrictions, which both states have adopted with somewhat different criteria, but must still undertake regular quick antigen testing. A positive case of COVID-19 must still be isolated for seven days in both states.
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While the necessary isolation period is being eased out, other conditions remain.
In New South Wales, household contacts are required to wear a face mask in all indoor locations outside the home, undergo a daily quick antigen test, and are not permitted to enter elderly care homes, hospitals, disabilities or correctional facilities.
Household contacts in Victoria must also wear a face mask when outside the home. Avoid all “sensitive” situations such as aged care and hospitals, and undergo five quick antigen tests over seven days.
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