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Travel and transport advice

All travellers returning or arriving from overseas must self-isolate for 14 days.

From 9pm AEDT 20 March 2020, only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members can travel to Australia.

Information about these restrictions can be found at the Department of Home Affairs website.

Find out if you were on a flight that had confirmed cases of COVID-19 and what to do if you were.

All overseas travellers must self-isolate for 14 days on return to Australia. This applies to everyone, even if you have no symptoms. Follow the home isolation guidance.

If you are suspected to have COVID-19 but are waiting for your results, follow the health advice for suspected cases.

If you are confirmed to have COVID-19 and discharged from the hospital, follow the health advice for confirmed cases.

Other members of the household are not required to be isolated unless they have also:

• been overseas in the last 14 days
• been in close contact with a person confirmed to have COVID-19.

If you are in the same household as a person diagnosed with COVID-10, follow the guidance for protecting yourself, and support them as much as possible while they are in self-isolation.

NSW Health is recommending COVID-19 testing for:

• anyone returning from overseas travel who develops symptoms within 14 days of return
• people who have been in close contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19 and develop symptoms within 14 days of last contact.

Read NSW Health advice for travellers.

You should see your doctor or visit your local emergency department to be tested for COVID-19.

For up-to-date information and advice:

• Australian Government - advice on domestic travel
• Travel cancellations - Fair Trading NSW advice for consumers
• Smart Traveller
• Department of Health
• Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement

There is no recommendation to stop using public transport at this time.

Transport for NSW advises travellers to

• plan ahead and consider travelling outside peak hour where possible
• minimise contact with doors
• use Opal and contactless payments where possible
• stay home and avoid travel altogether if you are unwell
• practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands regularly to protect yourself, fellow commuters and Transport for NSW staff.

Transport providers, including airplanes, trains, trams and buses should:

• Take all the relevant actions recommended for organisations, workplaces and businesses.

• Consider whether your transport service can be adjusted to increase separation of travellers and avoid queuing.

• Plan ways to reduce in-person contact for travellers and staff.

• Actively encourage sick passengers and staff to stay at home.

• Open windows and adjust air conditioning to increase airflow.

• Ensure the highest hygiene practices among catering staff.

• Consider using advertising space for public health messages around COVID-19.

• Keep staff informed of the actions you are taking.

https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/travel-and-transport-advice