WA has reached an encouraging new milestone with its first day without a single coronavirus case since the State’s outbreak.

In announcing the good news today, Premier Mark McGowan declared it was an “outstanding result”.

The State’s tally now remains at 545 cases and it is the first time since March 12 that WA has recorded a day with no fresh cases.

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Mr McGowan said the result was one everyone in WA could be proud of.

“We had zero additional cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours,” he said.

“WA’s response has been a stand-out.”

However, he stopped short of easing the State’s strict restrictions, warning now was not the time to be complacent.

“We need everyone to stay the course … we need to continue to be very cautious, we cannot get complacent, in the coming weeks we will continue to monitor the situation and if and when some restrictions can be eased,” he said.

“Any adjustments will be based on the best of health advice and considered in detail.”

There are currently 103 active cases of COVID-19 in WA, 27 people in hospital and six people fighting for life in intensive care units.

There are still 49 people from the Artania cruise ship in WA, including 10 who are in hospital.

More than 2400 people have been forced in 14 days of hotel quarantine in WA since March 26.

As of yesterday there were 672 people still being isolated at hotels.

Minister for Health Roger Cook said 105 of the people who had been kept in hotels had either tested positive, been a close contact or were awaiting test results.

“Without those (quarantines), 105 people could have potentially infected many more and really goes to the heart and importance of the leadership shown by the Premier around our borders and the strict quarantine measures,” he said.

Mr Cook has waved away suggestions WA could target eradication of the coronavirus in the same manner as New Zealand.

“I think all that does is set you up for 12 months or 18 months of complete isolation, ultimately we want the WA community and economy to be much more open,” he said.

Mr Cook said WA would continue with the strategy of “suppression” adopted by the national cabinet.

Today WA the State Government lifted restrictions on takeaway alcohol sales.

WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said it advised the independent liquor watchdog it was happy with alcohol purchasing habits, which led to the decision.

“We’re very pleased with the West Australian behaviour, what we saw early on and why the change occurred originally was there was some panic buying,” he said.

“There were people buying liquor like toilet paper and that gave us great concern.”

Commissioner Dawson said police had still only issued about 20 infringements for breaking restrictions.

“One of them involved an incident where a number of young people and adults were at a so-called party,” he said.

“We infringed about 12 adults that were there. It’s a heavy penalty to have a party.”