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Close contact, isolation rules overhauled in WA as state moves to new measures

Isolation requirements have been slashed as Omicron continues to spread.

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Premier Mark McGowan announced WA will slash its isolation requirements, warning challenging times are ahead.

WA has had two years to prepare for an influx of COVID. So why is it not ready?

Premier Mark McGowan is under increasing pressure to open his state’s border - but there are a number of issues at play.

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WA Premier Mark McGowan.

WA records another double digit COVID case day as PM backs hard border

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Western Australia’s premier is standing by his strict COVID-19 isolation rules, which have been backed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

WA announces new COVID guidelines as nine new local cases detected

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Premier Mark McGowan has announced new close contact and isolation guidelines for Western Australia, after the state recorded nine local cases overnight.

Family members to be allowed into WA as hard border softens slightly

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WA Police are seen checking documents from passengers arriving from Sydney at Perth Airport, Perth, Monday, August 16, 2021.

WA records another double digit COVID spike as Bunbury cluster grows

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Premier Mark McGowan says WA recorded 24 new local COVID cases overnight, including nine cases linked to a Bunbury lithium plant.