Western Australia to reopen border on 5 February after almost two years sealed off from the world

Premier Mark McGowan says fully vaccinated interstate and international travellers will be able to enter the state with some Covid testing requirements

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The nation's most isolated state will fully reopen its borders on 5 February after almost two years sealed off from Covid and the world.

Premier Mark McGowan announced on Monday its plans to allow interstate and international travellers to enter Western Australia without quarantine from midnight 5 February when the state was expected to hit its 90% fully vaccinated target.