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Western Australia's hard border to NSW is set to remain for at least another two months with a coronavirus outbreak in Sydney no closer to being controlled.
Western Australia is set to lock out people from NSW for at least another two months and potentially longer as Sydney deals with a worsening coronavirus outbreak.
NSW recorded 97 new local cases on Tuesday, prompting the government to extend a lockdown in Greater Sydney and surrounds for at least another fortnight.
Premier Mark McGowen has announced borders between WA and NSW will remain closed, with tightened restrictions for travellers including those granted exemptions
WA has further tightened exemptions for travellers from NSW, including those granted on compassionate grounds.
'WA residents wanting to enter from NSW are not guaranteed right of entry, and need to demonstrate extenuating circumstances to be granted approval to enter WA,' the latest travel advice published this week said.
'The state emergency coordinator will only approve an individual after consideration of all of the circumstances, including the public health risks.
NSW is classed by WA
