The Department of Health is providing domestic and international travellers with two Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) on arrival at Perth Airport.
In a statement, the Department said COVID marshals, stationed at the airports, would distribute the tests for approved travellers, who were required to undertake the tests on day one and day seven of their quarantine period.
It said the RATs rollout at Perth Airport complemented the distribution of RATs to all public COVID-19 testing clinics to be used when demand for PCR tests peaked.
“The RAT is a quick test to check for COVID-19 and provides a result within 15 to 30 minutes,” the Department said.
“All kits have a QR code, which links to a video that demonstrates how to take a test.
“Travellers who self-administered a RAT test for COVID-19 at home and have tested positive must register their result online with the Department of Health.”
Minister for Health, Amber-Jade Sanderson said changes made under the Updated Safe Transition Plan to allow more people into the State had seen an increase in COVID-19 cases from travellers.
“Giving travellers a Rapid Antigen Test to self-administer at home will provide them with convenience as it gives people a quick method of detecting COVID-19 while minimising movement and any potential spread,” Ms Sanderson said.
State Emergency Coordinator, Chris Dawson said serious penalties might apply for travellers who failed to comply with testing requirements.
