WA premier Mark McGowan has announced a further easing of restrictions post the lockdown of Perth and the Peel regions. The Northern Territory has also eased restrictions. Photograph: Richard Wainwright/AAP

Western Australia and Northern Territory Covid restrictions: coronavirus rules for Perth and Peel in WA and Darwin in NT

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After snap lockdowns in Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth and the Peel region, restrictions have eased further. So what are the remaining rules on travelling, gatherings and mask-wearing?

The four-day lockdown of Perth and the Peel region in Western Australia lifted on Saturday, 3 July, with the last of coronavirus restrictions lifted on Monday 12 July.

The Northern Territory lifted its snap lockdowns of Darwin and Alice Springs on Friday, 2 July, and further restrictions were eased on Friday 9 July.

This page is no longer being updated. Current restrictions in Western Australia can be found here, and Northern Territory restrictions can be found here.

When can I leave my house?

There are no restrictions on leaving your home unless you are self-isolating as a close contact or a returned traveller.

How far can I travel from home?

Travel restrictions have lifted in the Northern Territory and in Perth and the Peel region.

Casual contacts identified in the outbreak are not allowed to leave Perth and Peel until Monday, 12 July.

Can I have people in my home?

Visitors are allowed without any restrictions.

What are the rules for exercise?

There is no restriction on outdoor exercise.

Gyms and other indoor exercise are now back open in Darwin.

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What are the rules for wearing face masks?

There is no requirement to wear masks.

Can I dine in at a restaurant or cafe?

Restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars are allowed to open with no restrictions.

Are the shops open?

Retail stores in Perth and Peel are now open .

All retail is open in the NT.

Will sporting matches still go ahead?

In Perth, indoor and outdoor community sport has been allowed to resume, with spectators.

What about weddings, funerals and religious services?

There are no restrictions on weddings, funerals or religious services.

Can I visit hospitals or aged or disability care centres?

There are no restrictions on visiting residential aged care or disability facilities.

Are schools open?

Schools, boarding schools and childcare centres in the Perth and Peel are open.

Universities, Tafes and training colleges reopened on 3 July.

Due to the unprecedented and ongoing nature of the coronavirus outbreak, this article is being regularly updated to ensure that it reflects the current situation at the date of publication. Any significant corrections made to this or previous versions of the article will be footnoted in line with Guardian editorial policy.

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