Health authorities have warned Australians that another wave of COVID-19 is on its way.
And while mandatory isolation ended across the entire country on October 14, experts have warned that all Australians should still remain vigilant; especially over the next few weeks and over summer – as that’s when the next COVID wave is expected to hit.
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In light of this upcoming wave, each state and territory have updated their recommended course of action for those who become COVID positive. Read below to see what the rules and recommendations now are (from November 8) in your state:
New South Wales (NSW)
If you’re in NSW and test positive for COVID you should:
- Stay home until all symptoms have gone.
- Stay away from high-risk settings (like a hospital, aged care or disability care facilities).
- Register positive RAT results on the Service NSW app.
Victoria (VIC)
If you’re in VIC and test positive for COVID you should:
- Isolate for a minimum of five days and only come out of isolation once all symptoms are gone.
- Wear a face mask for a minimum of seven days.
- Report positive RAT results with the Victorian Department of Health either online or by phone.
Queensland (QLD)
If you’re in QLD and test positive for COVID you should:
- Stay home until you no longer have acute respiratory symptoms (runny nose, cough, sore throat).
- Stay away from high-risk settings (like a hospital, aged care or disability care facilities) for at least seven days.
- Wear a face mask whenever you’re indoors with others for at least seven days.
South Australia (SA)
If you’re in SA and test positive for COVID you should:
- Stay home until all symptoms have gone.
- If you have to leave your house, wear a mask whenever you’re indoors or on public transport.
- Report positive RAT results online with SA Health.
Tasmania (TAS)
If you’re in TAS and test positive for COVID you should:
- Stay home until all symptoms have gone.
- If you have to leave your house, wear a mask whenever you’re indoors or on public transport.
- Contact your GP.
- Report positive RAT results online with TAS Health.
Western Australia (WA)
If you’re in WA and test positive for COVID you should:
- Stay home until all symptoms have gone.
- Stay away from high-risk settings (like a hospital, aged care or disability care facilities) for at least seven days.
- Record positive RAT results with WA Department of Health.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
If you’re in ACT and test positive for COVID you should:
- Stay home and minimise contact with others until all symptoms have gone.
- Stay away from large gatherings and crowded indoor places.
- Register positive RAT results online and ACT Health will be in touch.
Northern Territory (NT)
If you’re in the NT and test positive for COVID you should:
- Stay home if you feel unwell or have symptoms.
- Wear a mask when social distancing is not possible.
- Register positive RAT results with NT Health online until November 11.
