NEW PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL MEASURES FOR ALL WA THU 3 MAR

Effective 12:01am Thursday, 3 March, upgraded public health and social measures will apply state-wide.

The measures are focused on decreasing the number of people that mix in high risk venues to minimise the surge in cases and hospitalisations.

Level 2 measures are expected to be in place for about four weeks, with a review to be undertaken at the end of the month.

The Level 2 measures include:

Mask-wearing requirements expanded to children in Years 3-6 in all public indoor settings, usual exemptions apply

2sqm rule to hospitality (seated service only for food and beverage), fitness venues, higher education, entertainment venues, places of worship, galleries and museums, with a 150 person cap (patrons only)

2sqm rule for hairdressers, tattoo parlours and beauty services

2sqm rule applies to public venues, such as swimming pools and recreational centres

500 capacity limit and mask requirement apply to outdoor events and venues (in addition to the 2sqm rule)

Optus Stadium, HBF Park, RAC Arena and other front facing seated entertainment venues will operate at 50% capacity – mask wearing required at major stadiums

4sqm rule and seated service only on the Crown casino gaming floor

Seated service only at nightclubs in addition to 2sqm rule and a 150 capacity

Private indoor and outdoor home gatherings limited to a total of 10 people

Private outdoor gatherings in a public space limited to 50 people

Weddings and funerals permitted with the 2sqm rule and 150 capacity – no more than 10 people inside if held at a private residence

Indoor community sports as per venue requirement, with no spectators, except for parents or guardian

Outdoor community sports permitted with no spectators, except for parents or guardians

2 visitors per resident per day to aged care and disability care facilities

No visitors to hospitals, except for spouses, parents or carers, birth partners or for compassionate reasons

in all public indoor settings, including in the workplace

in all vehicles unless the person is travelling alone or with members of the same household

in hospitals, disability and residential aged care facilities.

Up to date proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or medical exemption with ID remains a requirement at certain venues and events state-wide.

For more information: https://www.wa.gov.au/.../level-2-public-health-measures...