NSW recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
There were three cases acquired overseas, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic to 4,901.
There were 8,689 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with the previous day’s total of 11,344.
Low testing numbers remain a concern. We are strongly urging people across the state to come forward for testing with even the mildest of symptoms.
High testing rates are essential to give us confidence that no cases are going undetected in the community. Everyone who gets tested is playing an important role in helping to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Recent green-zone arrivals from New Zealand are being alerted to venues of concern following a probable case of COVID-19 in the country. Enhanced screening has been taking place at Sydney Airport from Sunday 24 January.
The Ministry of Health in New Zealand is investigating a positive test result in a person who recently travelled from overseas and completed their 14 days of isolation in a facility in Auckland, before later developing symptoms.
The details of these venues of concern, and the associated health advice, are available from the New Zealand Health website.
People who arrived in NSW from New Zealand between Thursday 14 January and Sunday 24 January, have been asked to check these venues of concern and, if they have been to any, to follow the associated health advice.
They are also asked to monitor for even the mildest of symptoms and get tested and isolate if they feel unwell, then remain in isolation until a negative result is received – in line with routine advice for everyone in NSW.
There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week, including this holiday long weekend. To find your nearest clinic visit COVID-19 clinics or contact your GP.
NSW Health is treating 75 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care. Most cases (96 per cent) are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned travellers in the Special Health Accommodation.
Note: Case counts reported for a particular day may vary over time due to ongoing investigations and case review. *notified from 8pm 23 January 2021 to 8pm 24 January 2021 **from 8pm 18 January 2021 to 8pm 24 January 2021
* Testing previously carried out on day 10 is now carried out on day 12.
COVID-19 Update - 25 January 2021
