Current restrictions

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Summary of restrictions

Last updated 30 January 2023

Category	Restrictions
Diagnosed persons	People that are diagnosed with COVID-19 must: Report their positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result using the online registration form. People that are diagnosed with COVID-19 should: stay at home until their symptoms are gone or are feeling much better. wear a mask when in indoor public places or using public transport. not enter a high-risk setting, disability service setting, or residential care setting for 7 days from the date of a positive COVID-19 test, unless granted approval by the facility. minimise movements in the community where possible, for example work from home and avoid non-essential gatherings. check their workplace policies for COVID-19 and talk to employers about when they should return to the workplace.

Category

Restrictions

Diagnosed persons

People that are diagnosed with COVID-19 must:

People that are diagnosed with COVID-19 should:

stay at home until their symptoms are gone or are feeling much better.
wear a mask when in indoor public places or using public transport.
not enter a high-risk setting, disability service setting, or residential care setting for 7 days from the date of a positive COVID-19 test, unless granted approval by the facility.
minimise movements in the community where possible, for example work from home and avoid non-essential gatherings.
check their workplace policies for COVID-19 and talk to employers about when they should return to the workplace.

You may be able to apply for exemption from one or more of these restrictions on medical, compassionate, or other grounds.

See exemptions for more information.