01 Jan 2023 | 03:42 AM UTC
Australia: Authorities to mandate pre-departure COVID-19 testing for entrants from China effective Jan. 5 /update 52
Australia tightening entry rules for travelers from China effective Jan. 5. Limited domestic COVID-19 measures continue.
Event
Australia will require entrants from China - including mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau - to present negative results of a COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours before departure effective 00:01 Jan. 5. Relaxed domestic measures remain.
Domestic Measures
Some state-level governments continue to require facemasks in high-risk settings, such as medical facilities. Most state-level governments continue to require individuals with COVID-19 to avoid high-risk settings, mainly medical facilities. Except in Victoria and New South Wales, authorities require or encourage self-reporting of positive rapid antigen test (RAT) results. Individuals could face fines for not reporting positive RAT results in some locations.
Self-quarantine rules have ended, but the government encourages symptomatic people to remain at home. Businesses can determine their return-to-work requirements for employees who recently contracted COVID-19.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements.
