A welcome relief for many NSW businesses, with close contacts no longer having to quarantine provided they wear a face mask in indoor settings. The pandemic is not over however restrictions can be lifted. Positive cases will still be required to complete the weeklong isolation.
Close contacts will be required to conduct daily rapid antigen tests and avoid contact with the elderly and immunocompromised people. Working or studying from home where possible will be advised. You must get approval from your employer or educator if you are unable to work or study from home. The employer may undertake a risk assessment before returning to work.
People will not be able to visit high-risk settings such as aged care facilities, hospitals, disability, and correctional facilities unless an exemption applies. The employee must notify the employer of close contact status. Close contacts are advised to wear masks in an indoor setting and they are also encouraged in your home environment.
Public health orders requiring key workplaces to be vaccinated will be lifted and instead based on risk assessments under occupational work health and safety rules. Workers inside aged care and disability places will still require vaccination. High vaccination rates have contributed to the easing of restrictions.
In NSW unvaccinated travelers will no longer be required to hotel quarantine from April 30th but will need to take a rapid antigen test within 24 hours of arriving in NSW.
If you have had confirmed COVID-19 in the last 12 weeks, you do not have to comply with these guidelines if you become a close or household contact.
Source: 9 News
Title: Your simple guide to the COVID-19 restrictions being eased in NSW
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