Current risk level

When the risk level is Low it may not be obvious that COVID-19 is in the community.

It means cases of COVID-19 per day in the state are decreasing or stable at a low level, and we are not seeing many cases of COVID-19 in our hospitals, aged care facilities, and workplaces.

What do I need to do when the risk level is at Low?

When the risk level is Low it may not be obvious that COVID-19 is in the community, but a Low risk level does not mean there is no risk at all. 

That’s why it’s still important to maintain everyday COVID-safe behaviours regardless of the risk level. 

Simple behaviours

These simple COVID-safe behaviours should be part of everyone’s daily routine and will continue to be an important part of how we take care of ourselves and each other regardless of the risk level. 

Everyone

• Be up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations (including boosters) and annual flu vaccine
• Stay home and get tested for COVID-19 if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms
• If you test positive by RAT, register your result
• Stay at home while you still have symptoms
• Wear a face mask if you must leave home while you still have symptoms
• Wear a mask in indoor public places, away from home, for 7 days after your positive test
• If you have COVID-19 or cold or flu-like symptoms do not visit high risk settings or people at higher risk from respiratory illness for at least 7 days
• If you have been in close contact with a person who tests positive to COVID-19 – be alert for symptoms
• Cover coughs and sneezes and keep your hands clean by washing with soap and water, or by using alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

People at risk of severe illness

• Make a testing and treatment plan with your GP or healthcare provider before you get sick for when you get cold or flu symptoms (how to get a test and how to access treatment)
• Get tested as soon as you have symptoms
• Seek urgent treatment if you test positive for COVID-19 - it is very important to get treatment early
• If you don’t have a regular GP or they aren’t available, contact the COVID@homeplus team on 1800 973 363 to discuss your options
• Consider wearing a face mask in crowded indoor spaces.

High Risk Settings (including hospitals, residential aged care and disability residential settings)

• Maintain and update your Work, Health and Safety policies
• Continue Infection Prevention and Control practices and training
• Look out for cases and manage cases and outbreaks quickly
• Maximise ventilation
• Keep informed.

Businesses

• Maintain your Work, Health and Safety and Business Continuity plans
• Maximise ventilation
• Keep informed.