The Emergency Management (Arrivals Associated No 8) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Arrivals Associated No 9) (COVID-19) Direction 2021. This Direction came into effect at 4.14pm on 17 December 2021.
Key changes include:
Previously, for fully vaccinated International* arrivals, the 7 day quarantine period started when they arrived in South Australia, irrespective if they had completed any quarantine period in another state.
Now, if a fully vaccinated person spends time in another state, before travelling to South Australia they have to quarantine for a total of 7 days. For example if a fully vaccinated person arrives in NSW from overseas on 10 January 2022, their 7 day quarantine period in South Australia ends on 17 January 2022, regardless of when they arrive in South Australia.
Other entry requirements remain and are fully listed here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/travel/entrycheck-sa
Employees who work at High Risk Settings and arrive in South Australia from a Moderate Risk LGA are able to enter a High Risk Setting provided they:
- Are fully vaccinated
- Have had a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine if eligible
- Receive a negative result from the PCR test taken on arrival in SA
For a list of High Risk Settings, see here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/activities-and-gatherings/current-activity-restrictions#highrisk
*International arrival means a (fully vaccinated) person arriving in South Australia who has been in a location outside of Australia during the period of 7 days before that arrival.
Other existing requirements remain.
The information above only highlights the key changes made to the Directions and does not reflect all requirements. Members of the public are encouraged to see the full Directions for further information.
All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations
If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 8am to 8pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19
