Do you have doubts regarding travel restrictions that are in place between NSW and ACT?
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We have put together a list of health advice that may be helpful.
If you have visited ACT
Anyone in NSW who has been in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) since Thursday, August 5 must stay at home and only leave their residence with a reasonable excuse.
Reasonable excuses include shopping, medical care, caregiving, outdoor exercise with a member of your household or one other person, and work or education if you cannot do it from home.
The information was published on the NSW Health site as on August 12 at 2:30pm. More details can be found here.
Entering NSW from ACT
From 5pm on Thursday, August 12, if you are entering NSW from the ACT, it is mandatory for you to complete a border declaration form every 72 hours that you re-enter NSW, regardless of if you live in the ACT Border Bubble Zone.
More details and the form can be found here.
Who should get tested?
People should seek testing only if:
- They have been identified as a close or casual contact.
- They are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, dry cough, shortness of breath or a sore throat.
- They have visited a venue of concern/exposure site.
NSW venues of concern: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx
Testing sites
New testing sites and longer clinic opening hours are in place across South East NSW.
Check our website for details. It will be updated with new pop up clinics today: https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-services/infectious-disease/covid-19
Be prepared to wait
During this period of high demand, anyone seeking a test should be prepared to wait. Take water and snacks and use the portaloos or outside toilets at the testing site. Please do not enter a health facility while you wait for your test.
Pre-registration
We recommend the community pre-register for a COVID-19 test by calling 1800 318 248. Our support line is open daily from 7am - 5pm. Pre-registration can also be done using our online enquiry form. The phone line is very busy today, we thank everyone for their patience.
