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WA delays Phase 5 easing of COVID-19 restrictions

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

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.


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By Hazel Salas

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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.


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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