Western Australia records another three cases of coronavirus in what the Premier says is the lowest daily increase since the state's testing regime began.
Mr McGowan said the low number of new cases was"unambiguously good news".
But he said restrictions designed to limit the spread of the virus would remain in place for at least six months, indicating that would include WA's hard border closure.Coronavirus update: Follow the latest news in our daily wrap. Meanwhile, five cruise ships have travelled past Fremantle after leaving South Australia, with two remaining cruise ships still passing the South West and yet to travel up the coast.
The total number of West Australians who have been infected with COVID-19 is 449, with the remaining 68 cases originating from the Artania cruise ship.
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