Public health alert - New venues of concern

07 August 2021

NSW Health has been notified a new venue of concern associated with a confirmed case of COVID‑19.

Anyone who attended the following venue at the time listed is a close contact and must get tested and isolate for 14 days since they were there, regardless of the result. NSW Health sends a text message to people who have checked in at close contact venues with further information. We also make a follow-up call to close contacts to discuss the isolation and testing requirements. If you have not received a text message, please call 1800 943 553.

SuburbVenueAddressDate and time
New Lambton HeightsJohn Hunter Hospital – Emergency Department Lookout Road

Thursday 5 August 8.42pm to Friday 6 August 1.50am

Please continue to check the NSW Government website regularly, as the list of venues of concern and relevant health advice is being updated, as new cases emerge and 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 410 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit COVID-19 testing clinics or contact your GP.