Every Western Australian needs to play their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.
To stop the spread of coronavirus, everyone must:
- practise good hygiene
- practise physical distancing
- stay at home if unwell
- know the limits for public gatherings.
How do I practise good hygiene?
- Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water or use hand sanitiser.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use your inner elbow. Throw the tissue in the bin immediately.
- Stay home if you're sick. Do not go to work or school.
- Clean surfaces and objects such as doorknobs, keyboards and phones regularly.
What is physical distancing?
- Keeping at least 1.5 metres or two arms lengths (minimum) away from others.
- Avoiding physical greetings such as handshaking, hugs and kisses.
- Using tap and pay instead of cash.
- Avoid large public gatherings and places where there are lots of people. Visit places at quieter times, or if you arrive and it is busy, leave and come back when the crowds have reduced.
- Do not visit others if they are unwell.
For more information about how to practise physical distancing at home, work, school or keeping in touch with others, visit the Australian Government Department of Health website (external site).
Should I wear a mask?
You must wear a face mask at an airport, travelling on an aircraft, or transporting a person subject to a quarantine direction (e.g. in a personal vehicle, private car, hired car, ride-share vehicle or taxi). If you are under a quarantine direction, you must wear a face mask when you present for a COVID-19 test.
If there is community transmission, you may be required to wear a face mask outside the home.
Stay at home if unwell and get tested
If you are feeling unwell or sick you must stay at home. Do not go to work or school. If you experience any of the symptoms listed in the “What are symptoms of COVID-19” section, no matter how mild, please get a COVID-19 test.
Are public gatherings still allowed?
View WA.gov advice on public gatherings for coronavirus (COVID-19) (external site).