Travellers from mainland China will soon need to take a COVID-19 test and get a negative result before flying to Australia.
Travellers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau will need to take a COVID-19 test and get a negative result before flying to Australia from January 5.
From 12.01am on Thursday, January 5, travellers will be required to undertake a COVID-19 test within 48 hours before travel and show evidence of a negative test result when travelling to Australia. “Australia is well positioned in its pandemic response. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in Australia and internationally, in collaboration with medical experts. Our absolute priority is keeping our community safe and continuing to be a world leader when it comes to responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.“In making this decision, I have been briefed extensively by the Chief Medical Officer .
While the reporting of positive COVID tests and isolation are no longer mandatory, NSW Health recommends staying home when you are sick and taking precautions against infecting others, such as wearing a mask, for at least seven days. It continues to recommend people keep up to date with their vaccinations and wear a mask in crowded indoor spaces.
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