- Australia has tightened its border restrictions in response to the Omicron variant following the advice from health authorities.
- 54 travellers arrived from the nine countries of concern and have been taken in 14-day quarantine.
- Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says that PM Morrison has been briefed by the health officials and as of now, the current measures are satisfactory.
- Urgent testing for Omicron variant underway for two returning international travellers in Sydney.
- All returning travellers from the Southern African countries to NSW, Victoria and the ACT will have to compulsorily quarantine for 14 days, irrespective of their vaccination status.
- South Australia has mandated 14 days of quarantine for all international travellers returning from locations of high risk.
- World Health Organisation has called for calm amid the threat of the Omicron variant.
- UK, Italy, and Germany have found their first cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus.
COVID-19 STATS:
Victoria recorded 1,061 locally acquired cases and four deaths.
NSW recorded 185 new community cases.
ACT recorded seven new cases.
Quarantine and restrictions state by state:
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- 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: