Self-isolation is essential for protecting your family, friends and the Western Australian community.
There are a number of situations in which people may be required to self-isolate. People who do not comply face a fine of up to $50,000 for individuals and $250,000 for body corporates.
More information is available at WA.gov.au (external site)
You must self-isolate:
- if you have tested positive for COVID-19: you must self-isolate in your home (or other suitable accommodation) until you have been told you can be released from isolation.
- if you have been tested for COVID-19: you must isolate yourself in your home (or other suitable accommodation) while you are waiting for your result.
- if you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19: you must isolate yourself in your home (or other suitable accommodation) for 14 days after the date of last contact with the confirmed case.
- if you arrived into Western Australia you will be subject to mandatory self-isolation for 14 days at your first Australian destination. Suitable accommodation will be made available. You will not be permitted to return home or transit to another state until your 14 day self-isolation period is completed.
Self-quarantine in Western Australia for returned travellers, close contacts and those tested for COVID-19 (PDF 225KB)
COVID-19 Self-isolation information for confirmed cases (PDF 157KB)
Self-isolation
Self-isolation means you must stay in your home, hotel room, or other accommodation even if you are perfectly well with no symptoms. If you live in a unit or apartment block you must stay in your unit or apartment. You cannot attend public places such as work, school, shopping centres or go on a holiday. Only people who usually live with you should be in the home. Do not see visitors.
You must stay in your place of isolation and NOT GO OUT, except to seek medical care. You should call ahead for advice.
If you require urgent medical assistance call 000 and let them know that you are in self-isolation due to COVID-19.
If you are in self-quarantine you cannot undergo elective surgery. Contact the hospital to reschedule your surgery for when you are due to be cleared from quarantine.
If you have entered Western Australia under an exemption and have been granted permission on compassionate grounds to visit a patient in hospital within your quarantine period, you must phone ahead to the hospital to arrange this visit to ensure it is managed appropriately. Precautions need to be put in place to protect staff and patients while you attend the hospital. More information is available in the COVID-19 Public hospital visitor guidelines (external site).
What does this mean for your family or other people you live with?
Other people who live in your home do not need to self-isolate and can go about their usual activities provided the above precautions are followed. However, if you develop symptoms and become a confirmed COVID-19 case your family may need to self-isolate. Your Public Health Unit will advise you.
Medical certificates are not required for people who need to self-isolate.
Medical and welfare assistance for people in isolation
- If you need welfare assistance phone Department of Communities on 1800 032 965
- If you need emergency dental assistance phone 0429 441 162
- If you need mental health assistance phone Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- If you need emergency medical assistance phone 000
- For other medical assistance contact your General Practitioner (GP). If your GP is not able to assist, contact an after-hours GP telehealth service.
View contact details for after-hours GP telehealth services (PDF 308KB)