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Mask wearing and QR check ins

From 23 November 2022, there is no requirement to wear a mask. COVID-19 positive cases, and persons who would fall within the close contact definition, are not required to wear masks even if out in the community.

SA Health still recommends that a COVID-19 positive person or a close contact wear a mask when indoors or when on public transport if leaving the house [see SA Health's Face masks page].

Public hospitals and medical facilities may enforce policies regarding mask wearing to protect vulnerable persons.

Where obligations to wear masks applied, they could be removed in limited circumstances, including:

  • while receiving a healthcare service if it would reasonably interfere with the provision of the service
  • in circumstances where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication
  • where it is lawfully required for identification purposes
  • if the person is eating or drinking

Masks are not required to be worn by children under 12 years old or by a person with a medical exemption.

QR check in is not required from 23 September 2022.

Mask wearing and QR check ins  :  Last Revised: Mon Nov 21st 2022
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