ABC News 31st January 2021
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.
“Beginning at 6:00 pm tonight the whole Perth metropolitan area, the Peel Region and the South West region will be going into full lockdown,” WA Premier Mark McGowan said.
“This lockdown will last until 6:00 pm on Friday.”
Pubs, clubs, playgrounds, and gyms will close. Restaurants will be takeaway only, and there will be no visitors allowed to care homes or hospitals.
Schools, which were due to be re-opened tomorrow, will remain closed for another week. No students or staff to attend school this week
More information to come from the Department of Education and Health via the school website.
State Government Announcement 3rd February
State Government Announcement
