Key Points
- From today, asymptomatic residents can leave self-isolation after five days
- Asymptomatic residents leaving isolation are advised not to visit hospitals and other high-risk settings
- Western Australians are no longer required to wear face masks on public transport
On Friday, Australia reported at least 47 COVID-19 deaths, including 41 in Victoria and six in Queensland.
States and territories have decided to stop sharing daily COVID numbers. As a result, New South Wales didn't provide its statistics today.
Others will follow suit from tomorrow (Saturday).
Australia has scrapped the requirement of wearing a face mask on inbound international flights effective 12.01 am today (9 September).
The requirement to wear masks on inbound international flights was introduced in January 2021.
The face mask rule on domestic flights has also come to an end today.
From today, asymptomatic residents testing positive to COVID-19 are required to isolate only for five days instead of seven.
Residents experiencing acute symptoms, such as a sore throat, runny nose and cough or shortness of breath, must remain in self-isolation for seven days from the day of their test.
On Friday, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPCC) strongly advised that asymptomatic residents should not be allowed to visit high-risk settings until seven days.
The high-risk settings include hospital premises, public clinics, private health facilities, residential aged care, and residential disability care facilities.
The committee has not recommended any changes to the management of close contacts.
From today, Western Australians are no longer required to wear a face mask on public transport, including taxis and rideshares. Other states are expected to follow suit.
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