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Latest news: Health restrictions

ACT ‘unlikely to get back to zero’

Dr Kerryn Coleman today said tightening restrictions isn’t the answer as the ACT is “unlikely to get back to zero" COVID-19 cases again.

Unlicensed driver arrested for car theft, other offences

ACT Policing arrested two people yesterday after they allegedly stole a car, refused to pay for petrol and committed other offences.

Stop flouting COVID-19 restrictions, warns Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australians need to do the right thing by their neighbours and abide by COVID-19 restrictions.

Outlet Centre, church, bars among ACT COVID exposure locations

The ACT's positive case of COVID-19 spent "extensive time" in the community since Sunday, the Chief Health Officer has said.

Larger gatherings in Canberra as COVID restrictions set to ease

More people in medium-sized venues, larger outdoor gatherings and 50% capacity at large events will come into effect in Canberra next Friday.

Queensland to close border to ACT residents from 8 August

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk this morning announced her state will close its borders to NSW and the ACT residents from 1am Saturday 8 August.

Easing restrictions halts as ACT records one new COVID-19 case

One new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the ACT overnight; the person is a close contact of the three cases recorded yesterday.

100-patron limit for ACT pubs from next week

From noon on Friday 19 June venues, including ACT pubs, be allowed 100 patrons per enclosed space whilst adhering to the one person per 4sqm rule.

Visitor restrictions eased at ACT health services

From today, 4 June, visitor access restrictions have been eased at health services across the ACT meaning that for women who are admitted for maternity or birthing-related care, two support people can...

Queanbeyan to reopen customer centre and library

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) is planning to reopen their customer centres and libraries from Monday 1 June.

ACT won’t immediately follow NSW pubs 50-patron rule

Today the NSW Government announced that pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants will be allowed up to 50 patrons from Monday 1 June.

Just two active COVID-19 cases remain in Canberra

Just two active cases of COVID-19 remain in the ACT, while the Commonwealth's COVIDSafe app has had over 2.8 million downloads.

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