Covid-19 self-isolation requirements: What to do if you're a contact
With new contacts of the current community cases being identified all the time, it is important you know what you have to do if you get told you are one and the rules around self-isolating.
If someone in your workplace has tested positive for COVID-19, you may be identified as a close, casual or low risk contact.
According to NSW Health’s COVID-19 contact risk assessment for general workplace settings, a fully vaccinated person may be classified as a close or casual contact if they:
- Had close-range (<1.5m) contact with the case during the case’s infectious period
- Were in a room smaller than 100m2 with the case for 15 minutes or more during the case’s infectious period.
Vaccination status and masks further differentiate the level of risk.
A person may be considered a low risk contact depending on their vaccination status, range of contact and mask wearing. Refer to the contact risk assessment for general workplace settings for full details.
NSW Health has updated the advice on self-isolation. It is important for the ongoing control of COVID-19 in our workplaces and NSW to follow NSW Health advice.
If you are a close contact, follow NSW Health advice for close contacts.
If you are a casual contact, follow NSW Health advice for casual contact.
Low risk contacts should monitor for symptoms and if symptoms develop get a PCR test and self-isolate.
You must self-isolate when it is necessary in line with NSW Government rules. Learn more about the updated self-isolation rules on the NSW Government website.
Please be aware that you are not allowed to enter a Transport workplace when you are supposed to be self-isolating. You should discuss working arrangements with your manager during this period, e.g., if it is possible to work from home. Employees who cannot work from home, can apply for special leave with the relevant evidence provided. People leaders, use this guide to support your people - when a team member is in self- isolation.
