18 June 2021

NSW Health has upgraded the health advice for anyone who attended certain levels of the Myer and David Jones in Bondi Junction on Saturday 12 June, following a confirmed COVID-19 transmission event.

NSW Health’s investigations have confirmed transmission occurred between two patrons at the Myer store.

Anyone, including staff and patrons, who attended Myer Bondi Junction, Level 2 and Level 4 on Saturday 12 June from 11:15am to 11:50am is considered a close contact and must immediately call NSW Health on 1800 943 553, get tested and self-isolate for 14 days from the date they were at the venue, regardless of the result.

Level 2 includes women’s sleepwear, shoes, lingerie, handbags, accessories, watches and cosmetics. Level 4 includes homewares, toys and kidswear.

Anyone who attended during these times but did not go to level 2 or 4 is not a contact.

Anyone, including staff and patrons, who attended David Jones Bondi Junction, Level 1 on Saturday 12 June from 10.55am to 11.15am is now considered a close contact and must immediately call NSW Health on 1800 943 553, get tested and self-isolate for 14 days from the date they were at the venue, regardless of the result.

Level 1 includes bedding, manchester, homewares and small appliances.

Anyone who attended during these times, on either the food court of level 1, or any other floors of David Jones is not a contact.

NSW Health has also identified a number of additional venues of concern associated with confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Anyone who attended the following venue at the listed time is a casual contact and must immediately get tested and self-isolate until a negative result is received. Please continue to monitor for symptoms and immediately isolate and get tested if they develop:

SuburbVenueAddressDate and time
Bondi JunctionWestfield Bondi Junction, Level 5 Food Court500 Oxford Street, Bondi JunctionSunday 13 June
1:15pm to 1:45pm
Macquarie ParkEden Gardens307 Lane Cove RoadSunday 13 June
12:30pm to 1pm

Anyone who visited the following venues at the listed times should monitor for symptoms and if they occur get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result:

SuburbVenueAddressDate and time
Bondi JunctionWestfield Bondi Junction, Level 4500 Oxford Street, Bondi JunctionFriday 11 June
12:30pm to 1pm
Bondi Junction Interchange Bondi Junction Interchange Stand JBondi JunctionTuesday 15 June
4:10pm to 4:30pm
Sydney International AirportLimousine car park at Sydney International AirportArrival Circuit, Mascot
Tuesday 15 June
6am to 7:30am

As announced this morning, given the latest cases of community transmission, NSW Health has today introduced temporary COVID safe measures.

NSW Health is asking people in the Sydney and Blue Mountains (excluding the Central Coast and Wollongong and the Illawarra) area to follow updated health advice from 4pm today until 12.01 am Thursday 24 June 2021:

  • avoid non-essential visits to aged care and disability facilities, but if visiting, wear a mask and limit visits to two people per day.
  • masks will be mandatory on public transport from 4pm today
  • masks are strongly encouraged in all public indoor venues, such as retail, theatres, hospitals, aged care facilities and for front-of-house hospitality staff.

Please check the NSW Health website regularly, as the list of venues of concern and relevant health advice will be updated as investigations continue.

Anyone with even the mildest of cold-like symptoms is urged to immediately come forward for testing and isolate until a negative result is received.

There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit COVID-19 clinics or contact your GP.