Australia ends mandatory COVID-19 isolation rules

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly announced the end of mandatory isolation after a National Cabinet meeting on 30 September. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Australians who become infected with COVID-19 will no longer be compelled to stay at home for a mandatory isolation period. But medical professionals are urging the community not to be complacent about coronavirus, in order to help protect vulnerable community members.

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Published 14 October 2022 1:05pm

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Australians who become infected with COVID-19 will no longer be compelled to stay at home for a mandatory isolation period. But medical professionals are urging the community not to be complacent about coronavirus, in order to help protect vulnerable community members.

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