- New COVID sewage detections in southern NSW
- Victoria records the highest daily jump in new cases this year
- In ACT, 68 per cent of the population vaccinated
- Queensland records one new case involving another truck driver
New South Wales
NSW has recorded 1,288 new locally acquired cases and seven deaths. The state is on track to achieve a 70 per cent vaccination rate with one dose by the end of the day.
From Friday 3 September, the one-hour exercise limit will be scrapped for residents from 12 local government areas of concern. Other restrictions will remain in place.
Fragments of COVID-19 detected in wastewater in Bega, Cooma, and the Illawarra Shoalhaven in Bomaderry, which is a concern as there are no known cases in these areas.
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Victoria
Victoria has recorded 176 new locally acquired cases, with 128 from the northern and western Melbourne areas.
From 11.59 pm playgrounds will open for children under 12 with only one parent or carer. Playgrounds will have QR codes for checking in, and adults should not remove their masks to eat or drink.
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Australian Capital Territory
The ACT has recorded 12 new locally acquired cases, with at least eight in the community while infections.
From Friday 3 September, Transport Canberra will be providing free transport on bus and light rail for anyone travelling to any ACT Government COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
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Last 24 hours around Australia
- Queensland has recorded a second locally acquired case in two days, involving two truck drivers who are unlinked to each other.
Quarantine, travel, testing clinics and pandemic disaster payment
Quarantine and testing requirements are managed and enforced by state and territory governments:
NSW Travel & transport and Quarantine
VIC Travel permit, Overseas travellers and Quarantine
ACT Transport and Quarantine
NT Travel and Quarantine
QLD Travel and Quarantine
SA Travel and Quarantine
TAS Travel and Quarantine
WA Travel and Quarantine
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:
COVID-19 Vaccination Glossary
Appointment Reminder Tool.
Testing clinics in each state and territory:
Pandemic disaster payment information in each state and territory: