The new NSW public health order prevents any person who has been in Melbourne’s restricted postcodes from travelling to NSW, other than in limited circumstances.
Any person who has been in a COVID-19 hotspot within 14 days must not enter NSW unless they normally live in NSW or are obtaining medical care, have a legal obligation or are providing an essential service.
People who live in NSW can return home, but they must self-isolate at home for up to two weeks.
The Victorian public health order means Victorian residents who live in restricted postcodes can only leave their home if they are shopping for food or other essentials; providing care or seeking medical treatment; exercising; and working or studying.
There are steep penalties for people failing to comply with the health orders.
The orders are aimed at slowing the spread of Coronavirus.
Point to point driver obligations:
If a driver of a point to point transport vehicle picks up a passenger – from a border town, or any place in NSW – who appears unwell or is spreading droplets (such as sneezing, coughing or vomiting) they should:
- wash their hands often with soap and water
- clean surfaces with appropriate disinfectant wipes so the potential
- spread of infection can be minimised
- use alcohol-based hand sanitiser where possible between hand washes and after opening and closing doors, moving luggage, exchanging payment and after personal contact
- use contactless payments where possible, to further reduce chances of community spread
Service provider obligations:
Report COVID-19 related incidences as Notifiable Occurrences via the Industry Portal.
For more information visit the Public Health (COVID-19 Interstate Hotspots) Order 2020: health.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus or the Victorian public health order (Stay at home directions).