From 23 November 2022, there is no requirement to wear a mask. COVID-19 positive cases, and persons who would fall within the close contact definition, are not required to wear masks even if out in the community.

SA Health still recommends that a COVID-19 positive person or a close contact wear a mask when indoors or when on public transport if leaving the house [see SA Health's Face masks page].

Public hospitals and medical facilities may enforce policies regarding mask wearing to protect vulnerable persons.

Where obligations to wear masks applied, they could be removed in limited circumstances, including:

Masks are not required to be worn by children under 12 years old or by a person with a medical exemption.

QR check in is not required from 23 September 2022.