NSW recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
Five new cases were acquired overseas, bringing the total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic to 5,077.
There were 8,337 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with the previous day’s total of 15,783.
NSW Health is treating 55 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in ICU. Most cases (91 per cent) are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned travellers in the Special Health Accommodation.
It is critical that everyone continues to practise COVID-safe behaviours and seek testing with even the mildest of symptoms.
A full list of the exposure venues associated with the security guard case linked to a returned traveller in hotel quarantine can be viewed on the NSW Government website.
There are more than 350 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.
Note: Case counts reported for a particular day may vary over time due to ongoing investigations and case review.
*notified from 8pm 20 March 2021 to 8pm 21 March 2021 **from 15 March 2021 to 8pm 21 March 2021
* Testing previously carried out on day 10 is now carried out on day 12.
Video update - Monday 22 March.
