There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in Western Australia.
To help protect yourself and those around you, public hospitals and health services are strengthening mask wearing requirements.
From 12.00am Monday 20 November 2023, face masks are:
- Highly recommended for all healthcare staff and visitors in all hospital areas.
- Required in high-risk clinical areas for all staff and visitors to public hospitals, including:
- haematology and oncology units
- areas administering immunotherapies
- renal dialysis and organ transplant units
- critical care settings with vulnerable patients, such as intensive care units
- areas conducting aerosol generating procedures
- areas with COVID-19 positive patients (note: an N95/P2 is still required when providing direct care to a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient)
- other specialist areas, as required
Please check with your hospital or healthcare setting for further face mask requirements.
Healthcare facilities will continue to implement infection prevention and control measures and precautions – including wearing P2/N95 masks – when caring for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Consider getting a booster COVID-19 vaccination if it’s recommended for you - particularly if you have complex health issues or are over 65.
Face masks help prevent the spread of viruses when you talk, cough, sneeze, or laugh. They are a simple and effective way to limit the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.
It is recommended to stay at home if you have COVID-19. Remember to sanitise your hands regularly, cover coughs/sneezes and stay up to date with your vaccinations.
For more information about face masks, visit COVID-19 coronavirus: Face masks
