The Emergency Management (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination No 6) (COVID-19) Direction 2022 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination No 7) (COVID-19) Direction 2022. This Direction came into effect at 1.33pm on 4 March 2022.
Key changes include:
People who engage in work or perform duties in Healthcare Settings on a single occasion or on an infrequent and irregular basis need to produce a negative Rapid Antigen Test result that is taken on either:
- The day of attending the healthcare setting; or
- 24 hours prior to attending the healthcare setting.
They are not required to be fully vaccinated to enter the healthcare setting provided they have done the above prior to entry and comply with wearing appropriate PPE as required by the Operator of the setting.
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
