Get back to work

Announcing the lifting of isolation rules for close contacts from last Friday, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said they were commonsense changes that would provide immediate relief for so many workforces and businesses which have been hit hard by labour shortages as people are forced to isolate because they are a household contact.
ISOLATION rules for close contacts of a Covid-19 case have been scrapped as long as they have no symptoms and comply with revised NSW Health guidelines.
Close contacts will not be allowed to visit aged care, hospitals, disability and correctional facilities unless a special exemption applies, must wear a face mask in indoor settings outside the home, undertake daily RAT tests before coming into close contact with people outside their household, where practicable, and comply with the guidelines for seven days from the time a person in their household tests positive.
They must also notify their employer/educational facility that they are a close contact, and are not required to isolate as long as they comply with the above, work from home where practical and avoid contact with elderly and immunocompromised persons, where possible.
State MP for Auburn, Lynda Voltz, welcomed the easing of isolation requirements saying it is an important step forward for our local community that was hit so hard last year by lockdowns.
“We have seen much better times recently with large community gatherings for Ramadan and Easter and isolation easing is another piece of the puzzle to get life back to normal,” she said.
“There will still be a need for those who are close contacts to continue to be cautious, you will still need to wear a mask in indoor settings and to restrict visits to aged care and hospital facilities but it is a tremendous step forward, particularly for local businesses.”
From April 30, public transport capacity caps will also be lifted with the requirement to wear masks on public transport, planes and indoors at airports and cruise terminals, remaining in place.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the lifting of isolation rules for close contacts were commonsense changes that would allow the community to continue to move forward out of the pandemic.