A large-scale multi-agency operation is underway this morning as the repatriation of thousands of returned travellers in mandatory quarantine at hotels across Sydney begins.
\nThe NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard issued the Public Health (COVID-19 Air Transportation Quarantine) Order 2020 under section 7 of the Public Health Act 2010, which directs that on and from Sunday 29 March 2020, a person arriving by aircraft into NSW from a country other than Australia must go directly to a quarantine facility.
\nThe first 1300 passengers to arrive at Sydney International Airport under this order completed their mandatory 14-day quarantine today (Saturday 11 April 2020).
\nThe NSW Police Force-led operation \u2013 assisted by NSW Health, the Office of the Sheriff of NSW, Australian Defence Force, and hotel staff \u2013 will assist the passengers as they depart their hotels and return home.
\nAll travellers undergo a final health check before departing, which includes observation and assessment for respiratory symptoms and a temperature check.
\nAs with all people in NSW, they will be still be required to adhere to the Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Amendment Order 2020.
\nPolice have been discussing onward travel plans with those in quarantine to ensure departures from hotels are as simple as possible.
\nLarge numbers of the travellers, who are from across NSW, are already departing hotels with assistance of family\/friends, taxi\/ride-share, or public transport.
\nDue to the current flight schedules, only some of the interstate travellers are confirmed on flights today to their home states. They will be transported by coach to the airport throughout the day.
\nThe remaining travellers are being assisted with alternate arrangements, as required.
\nThe operation will run each day as returned travellers continue to complete their mandatory quarantines and depart hotels across Sydney CBD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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