- NSW expands eligibility for priority COVID-19 vaccinations
- Melbourne's west records 60 per cent of the state's new cases
- ACT records 26 new locally acquired cases
- New COVID-19 exposure sites in South Australia
New South Wales
NSW has recorded 1,035 new locally acquired cases, with 714 coming from western and south-western Sydney. Two people, aged in their 70s and 80s, died.
In the local government areas of concern, the age range for the priority group has been extended, enabling 40-49-years-old to get the vaccination. Grocery and meat workers who don't live in the local government areas of concern but work in them are also now being prioritised.
NSW Health will ease restrictions on weddings, allowing five guests in attendance from 3 September.
Authorised workers need to apply for a permit to travel to and from 12 government areas of concern. Book your vaccination appointment today.
Victoria
Victoria has recorded 64 new locally acquired cases, with 49 linked to known outbreaks and 15 mystery cases.
Health Minister Martin Foley says Melbourne's western suburbs are areas of great concern, including Wyndham, Newport, Altona North and Hume.
Last 24 hours around Australia
- SA Health listed two petrol stations in Port Augusta and two in Ceduna as exposure venues after two truck drivers from NSW tested positive for the coronavirus.
- From 24 September, anyone over 18 arriving from the ACT, NSW or Victoria will need to provide evidence they've had at least one dose of the vaccine before entering SA.
Quarantine, travel, testing clinics and pandemic disaster payment
Quarantine and testing requirements are managed and enforced by state and territory governments:
If you want to travel overseas, you may be able to apply online for an exemption. Click here for more information about the conditions to leave Australia. There are temporary measures for international flights that are regularly reviewed by the government and updated on the Smart Traveller website.
- News and information over 60 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus
- Relevant guidelines for your state or territory: NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, ACT, Tasmania.
- Information about the COVID-19 vaccine in your language.
Visit the translated resources published by NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service:
Testing clinics in each state and territory:
Pandemic disaster payment information in each state and territory:
