- In NSW, children over 12 can get vaccinated at GPs
- COVID-19 causes major disruptions to Victorian train services
- ACT announces vaccination appointments for children over 12
- Queensland records two new community cases
New South Wales
NSW has recorded 1,257 new locally acquired cases, and seven deaths.
The suburbs with the most cases are Greenacre, Auburn, Yagoona, Liverpool, Punchbowl, Guildford, Redfern, Bankstown, Condell Park and Busby. An increase in daily case numbers was also recorded in the inner city areas of Glebe and Redfern.
From today, children aged between 12 and 15 can get a Pfizer vaccine at GPs, while Moderna will become available at pharmacists from the next week.
Fully vaccinated people are now allowed to gather outdoors in groups of five.
Click to book your vaccine appointment today.
Victoria
Victoria has recorded 473 new locally acquired cases, the state's highest daily tally since the latest outbreak.
Overnight, four Melbourne childcare centres were listed as tier 1 exposure sites. Five V/Line drivers and staff have tested positive to the virus, forcing hundreds of workers into isolation and significant disruptions to train services.
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Australian Capital Territory
The territory has recorded 13 new locally acquired cases.
From 20 September, children aged 12-15 years will be able to book a Pfizer vaccination appointment at an ACT Government clinic.
Click here to check your eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Last 24 hours around Australia
- Queensland's two new cases linked to a Brisbane school where a girl tested positive last week.
- The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation recommends the Moderna vaccine for everyone 12 years and older.
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.
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Pandemic disaster payment information in each state and territory: