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Coronavirus lockdown announced for Perth and South West after quarantine hotel worker tests positive
Western Australia’s 10-month coronavirus-free streak has ended with a hotel quarantine security guard in Perth testing positive to COVID-19, sending much of the state into a five-day lockdown.
Key points:
- The lockdown starts 6pm tonight for Perth, Peel and the South West
- People must stay home except for essential travel
- Masks are mandatory for people leaving home in affected regions
The snap lockdown began at 6:00pm, affecting the whole Perth metropolitan area, the Peel region and the South West region.
It will last until 6:00pm on Friday.
WA Premier Mark McGowan said people in the lockdown regions were required to stay home, with four exceptions:
- Shopping for essentials like groceries, medicine and necessary supplies
- Medical or healthcare…
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