New COVID restrictions now in force in WA

New COVID-19 restrictions have come into force today ahead of WA's border reopening next week.

Mask rules have been expanded State-wide, while home gatherings have been restricted to 30 people and private outdoor gatherings (not at a private residence) are limited to 200 in Perth, Peel, South-West, Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Pilbara regions.

The two square metre rule has also been introduced at several venues including hospitality, fitness and entertainment.

Pubs, clubs, restaurants, gyms, hairdressers, beauty services and places of worship are also included in the two square metre rule.

Aged care residents and hospital patients are allowed no more than four visitors a day and nightclub capacities have been capped at 500 people.

The State recorded  213 new local cases on Sunday.

Two people are in hospital with COVID-19 but neither are in intensive care.