From 12:01am on Wednesday 14 July 2021, you may need to get a COVID-19 test if you are leaving your home to go to work.
If you live in or are staying in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour, you must have a COVID-19 test within 7 days before working if your workplace is 50km or more outside Greater Sydney.
You must get a COVID-19 test if:
- You work at a premises that is located 50km or more outside Greater Sydney including Blue, Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour LGAs
- There is a person at your work premises who lives in Greater Sydney including Blue Moutains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour LGAs.
You do not need a COVID-19 test if:
- You are working at a residential premises (someone's home)
- You do not live in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong & Shellharbour LGAs
- You live and work in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong & Shellharbour LGAs (excluding Fairfield)
The 50km zone around Greater Sydney extends past Newcastle in the north, past Tomerong & Vincentia in the south, falls just shy of Bathurst in the west and includes the Southern Highlands.
Examples:
- If you live within the orange section but work outside of the purple section you will need to get a COVID-19 test.
- If you live outside the purple section but work inside the orange section you will need to get a COVID-19 test.
- If you live inside the orange/purple section and work inside the orange/purple section you do not need to get a COVID-19 test.
If you're unsure if you place of work of residence falls outside the 50km, use the special tool here.
If you are required to get a COVID-19 test according to the new rules, you must have proof of your test (SMS or email) and proof of your home address or temporary accommodation in Greater Sydney.
You must show this proof when asked at your workplace by your manager or to a police officer. You do not need to get your COVID-19 results before going to or staying at work.
If you live in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour you must get a test every 7 days when you are working outside the 50km zone.
For more information, stay updated with NSW Health.