COVID-19 Restrictions

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:29): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing regarding health. Minister, given the advice provided yesterday that says after completing seven days’ quarantine contacts are still required to stay away from high-risk settings for a further seven days, does that mean hospital and aged-care workers will be banned from work for a total of 14 days if they come into contact with a COVID-19 case?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:30): The advice that was given yesterday is, I think, headed 'general business'. The document I referred to earlier was COVID exposure in general businesses and venues. As I indicated previously to the council, there are separate guidance documents that will be made available. They are four areas, and in relation to the honourable member's question, the most relevant guidance document is one that is expected in relation to community healthcare services, including primary and tertiary care, such as GP practices, allied health, radiology, dental practices, chiropractors, optometrists, psychologists, counsellors, physiotherapists, remedial massage, traditional medicine and acupuncture.