New South Wales Health now requires anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to test for the virus again just 28 days after completing isolation.
The change - effective Tuesday - follows advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee in light of the surging cases in the community.
Residents experiencing COVID-19 symptoms are now required to test for the virus 28 days after their isolation ends. Picture: Getty Images "We're urging people who have recently had COVID-19, even if they left isolation in the past four weeks, not to be complacent. If you develop symptoms again, make sure to test and isolate."
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has updated its recommendation for people aged 50 to 64 years to get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, while people aged 30 to 49 years may choose to have a fourth shot if they wish to.
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