National Cabinet statement on COVID-19

National Cabinet met on Wednesday 31 August to discuss COVID-19.

National Cabinet agreed to reduce the isolation periods for COVID-19 positive cases from 7 to 5 days following a positive test, provided people have no symptoms at 5 days.

There are additional conditions for people who work in or visit high-risk settings.

These changes will come into effect from Friday 9 September.

National Cabinet also agreed to remove the mandatory wearing of masks on domestic flights. This change will also come into effect from Friday 9 September.

Read the full National Cabinet media statement.

ACT Health has advised affected individuals who have tested positive to COVID-19 since Saturday 3 September that isolation rules are changing from 11.59pmon Thursday 8 September. Those affected will receive further advice once the changes to isolation period have been implemented.

Please contact us on 02 5124 6500 if you have any queries regarding leaving isolation.

Additional information will be provided ahead of the changes on Friday 9 September.