South Australian arrivals into WA must quarantine for 14 days as state upgraded to low-risk jurisdiction

Western Australia has further tightened its border restrictions with South Australia, after the state announced a COVID-19 lockdown.

The WA government announced South Australia would immediately transition to a “low risk” jurisdiction under the state’s controlled border.

Effective immediately, anyone entering WA from South Australia, or who has travelled through South Australia since July 8 and is entering WA from now, will have to self-quarantine for 14 days and present for a COVID-19 test on arrival and on day 12.

Recent arrivals into WA from South Australia must monitor for symptoms and present for a COVID-19 test as soon as symptoms develop.

Anyone who has been to an exposure site in South Australia at the specific times must self-quarantine for 14 days and be tested within 48 hours and at day 12.

South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory are deemed low risk under WA’s controlled border.

New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria are all classified as “medium risk”, while the Northern Territory and Tasmania are classified as “very low risk”.

WA Premier Mark McGowan said the increased restrictions were necessary “given the fast-evolving situation in South Australia”.

“Effective immediately all travellers from South Australia will need to undergo testing and self-quarantine for 14 days,” he said.

“Western Australia’s controlled border arrangements are instrumental in keeping our community safe.

“These changes will no doubt be disruptive and cause frustration but we need to do everything necessary to lock out this virus, especially when there are numerous Delta variant outbreaks on the eastern seaboard.

“I urge any Western Australian that has recently travelled to South Australia to come home immediately — as the hard border may need to return if the situation escalates further.”