A reminder that starting tomorrow, Saturday 1 October 2022, a referral from a GP or other medical practitioner will be needed for PCR testing for COVID-19 by private pathology providers.

With people planning to see family and friends over the spring school holidays, it is important to be prepared and follow current COVID-19 public health and social measures.

Public COVID testing clinics in the metropolitan Perth area will close early on Thursday, 22 September and Monday, 26 September for the National Day of Mourning and Queens Birthday public holidays.

Face masks are no longer mandatory on public and passenger transport in Western Australia, including trains, buses, rideshare services, taxis and domestic and international flights.

The isolation period for people who test positive for COVID-19 has changed from 7 to 5 complete days.

COVID-19 testing clinics have been vital in disease detection to control spread of the virus and keep the community safe. This has required a phenomenal effort from COVID clinic staff.

Young children aged 6 months to 4 years with severe immunocompromise, disability, or who have complex and/or multiple health conditions, are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

WA Health advises that people who test positive for COVID-19 may be eligible for antiviral medications.

There is a small risk of reinfection with COVID-19 within 4 weeks of having COVID-19 but it is unlikely, unless you are immunocompromised.

WA Health is reminding people to look after themselves while recovering from COVID-19 infection.