WA delays Phase 5 easing of COVID-19 restrictions

The further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia will be delayed due to the growing outbreak in Victoria and the number of people in Perth quarantine hotels.

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan talks to reporters. Source: AAP

HIGHLIGHTS

• WA has recorded 29 new COVID-19 cases within one week
• WA delays phase 5 easing of COVID-19 restrictions based on health advise
• Fishing is now a popular outdoor activity among Filipinos in Perth

According to WA Premier Mark McGowan the decision is based on health advice.

Phase five of the coronavirus restrictions would be pushed to a tentative date of 1 August.

Phase five had been due to begin on 18 July, Saturday and would have seen the removal of the two-square-metre rule limiting the capacity of venues.

 

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