The ACT has tightened its Sydney travel restrictions in light of the city’s growing COVID-19 outbreak.
From midnight tonight,anyone entering the territory who has been in Greater Sydney,the Blue Mountains,the Central Coast,Wollongong or Shellharbour will be subject to strict quarantine for 14 days.
Currently,people who are allowed to enter from Greater Sydney are subject to stay-at-home orders and are allowed to leave their homes for essential purposes.
But after midnight that will change meaning people entering from affected areas in NSW can only leave their homes in an emergency or for essential medical care. Other activities,such as leaving to work,study,buy food or exercise,will not be allowed.
People entering the ACT,including residents,must also complete an online exemption prior to their travel.
“Non-ACT residents continue to be unable to enter the ACT without an approved exemption,” a statement from ACT Health said.
“In light of the increased risk posed by the spread of COVID-19 in Greater Sydney,ACT exemptions will only be approved in highly exceptional circumstances.
“If people do not have suitable premises to quarantine in,they will be required to quarantine in a hotel at their own expense.”
The mask mandate will also be repealed at midnight.