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The lockdown was lifted on 5 February, but some rules such as mandatory mask wearing, and travel restrictions, were maintained in the Peel and Perth regions. [32] The last lockdown specific restrictions were lifted at 12:01 am on 14 February. McGowan said that since 31 January more than 102,000 COVID-19 tests had been done in WA.
Also on 11 April, the South Australian state government announced its own A$350 million COVID-19 related economic stimulus measures. [81] On 13 April, the Tasmanian government closed the North West Regional Hospital and North West Private Hospital for cleaning, and put the entire staff of over 1,000 people and their families into quarantine. [82]
In March 2020, the Australian government established the intergovernmental National Cabinet and declared a human biosecurity emergency in response to the outbreak. Australian borders were closed to all non-residents on 20 March, [7] and returning residents were required to spend two weeks in supervised quarantine hotels from 27 March. [8]
Australia's most populous states held back from relaxing coronavirus restrictions on Saturday although other states began allowing small gatherings and were preparing to open restaurants and shops.
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The lockdown was lifted as scheduled in Darwin, but in Katherine it was extended for 24 hours. Wastewater testing for COVID-19 had shown a positive result in Katherine. Some restrictions were to remain until noon on 26 August: [17] in public masks must be worn where 1.5 metres of distance cannot be kept and at workplaces when distancing isn't ...
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On 25 January, there was 1 COVID-19 related death, raising the state total to 17. She was an 80-year-old woman. There were 712 new cases, 28 hospitalised, 11 specifically for COVID-19 treatment. 3 in intensive care. Active cases were at 5,094. [20] By 30 January, there was another single COVID-19 related death, raising the state total to 18.