SA Health is treating the Greater Sydney Region, as defined by the Greater Sydney Commission Act 2015 (NSW)(excluding the Northern Beaches Council local government area), the Central Coast local government area and the City of Wollongong local government area in New South Wales as High Community Transmission Zones.
Cross-border registration reinstated
From 19 December, people wishing to travel to South Australia from interstate or New Zealand are required to complete a Cross-Border Travel Registration.
People travelling to South Australia from overseas also need to complete the form. Read more about entering SA in Travel restrictions.
COVID SAfe Check-In campaign
From 14 December, retail stores are required to keep a record of everyone who enters their stores. This includes staff and customers at supermarkets, department stores, hardware stores and general retail stores. Stores must display a QR code and people are required to check in upon entry.
A range of resources for businesses and consumers, including translated materials, are available from COVID SAfe Check-In.
Scanning a business's QR code with the mySA GOV app is the best way to check in.
Mandatory mask use
From 14 December, masks are no longer mandatory in pharmacies.
From Wednesday 23 December, masks will no longer be mandatory for people in health care settings. More information on mask use, including frequently asked questions, is available at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks.
Current restrictions
The number of people at a place must not exceed 1 person per 2 square metres.
Private functions, including weddings and funerals, can host 200 people.
Gatherings at a private residence are allowed a maximum of 50 people.
If you have been in a High Community Transmission Zones on a relevant date as defined by SA Health, you must self-quarantine at suitable location for 14 days and get a COVID-19 test immediately and on day 5 and day 12 of quarantine.
Current restrictions
As of 21 December, the following Directions are in effect:
- The Public Activities Direction (No 16)
- The Cross-border Travel Direction (No 25)
- The Residential Aged Care Facilities Direction (No 20)
- The Supervised Quarantine Direction (No 2)
- The Parafield Cluster Isolation Direction (No 4)
- The Peppers Waymouth Isolation Direction
To see how these directions are applied, visit the following pages:
- Activities and gatherings
- Business restrictions and closures
- Travel restrictions
- Visits to residential care facilities
See Common questions for more information.