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Restrictions expanded for unvaccinated Western Australians

Jo McManus
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Venues requiring proof of vaccination in WA will be expanded from the 31st of January, to include shops such as cafes and bars.

Proof of double COVID vaccination will also be required at community sport and school-based events, for children over the age of 16.

Changes to vaccination status for aged care visitors has also been changed by the state government.

The full list of venues requiring double dose proof of vaccination:

  • visitors to public and private hospitals, and aged care facilities
  • all hospitality venues including restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, clubs, taverns, night
    clubs and dine-in fast food (roadhouses, service stations and takeaway are exempt)
  • indoor entertainment venues, including play centres, gaming and gambling, theatres,
    concert halls, museums, cinemas and live music venues
  • bottle shops
  • the entire Crown Perth complex
  • major stadiums
  • gyms, fitness centres and health studios
  • amusement parks and the Zoo
  • music festivals and large events with more than 500 people, unless exempt.

Meanwhile, WA Health has reported two new local cases of COVID-19 overnight.

One is linked to the Hyatt Hotel cluster and the other is a household contact of another previously announced case who returned from interstate. Both are in quarantine.

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Jo McManus
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