18 Mar 2021 | 06:55 AM UTC
Australia: Australian Capital Territory maintaining COVID-19 restrictions as of March 18 /update 14
COVID-19 restrictions ongoing in the Australian Capital Territory as of March 18. Testing required for travelers from Auckland, New Zealand.
Event
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) continues to enforce COVID-19 restrictions under Stage 4 of the territory's recovery roadmap. There are no limits on household gatherings. Officials require businesses to limit capacity to one person per two square meters (21 square feet); the rule takes effect after the first 25 patrons. Entertainment venues, such as cinemas and indoor performance spaces, can operate at 75-percent capacity; outdoor venues with seating can operate at full capacity. Organizers of events with 501-1,000 attendees must notify ACT Health in advance and comply with social distancing requirements. Gatherings above 1,000 people can take place with an exemption, up to 10,000 people. Authorities also require businesses under restrictions, such as fitness facilities, restaurants, and event venues, to use the Check In CBR app; patrons must check-in at affected venues.
Quarantine Requirements
All travelers entering Australia must quarantine in government-designated facilities in the city of their arrival for 14 days. Quarantine fees in the ACT are AUD 3,000 (USD 2,346) for the first adult, AUD 1,000 (USD 782) for each additional adult in a group, and AUD 500 (USD 391) for every child over the age of two. Travelers from New Zealand can enter the territory without quarantine. However, individuals who have visited Auckland within 14 days of arrival must undergo COVID-19 testing within 72 hours of arrival and self-quarantine until receiving a negative result, unless already tested at their port of entry.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by government health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Plan for transport disruptions and delivery delays. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.
