NSW recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.

Four cases were reported in overseas travellers, bringing the total number of cases in NSW since the start of the pandemic to 4,425.

There were 6,226 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with 9,827 in the previous 24 hours.

NSW Health is treating 72 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care. Most cases (94 per cent) are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned travellers in Special Health Accommodation.

Investigations continue into the source of the recent COVID-19 case who works at a Sydney quarantine hotel complex. The strain of the virus appears to be of US origin and work is progressing in examining potential links to international aircrew who were self-isolating in the hotel at the time.

Testing of close contacts of the case is continuing, and no further positive results have been identified.

Testing numbers in the community have dropped over the weekend, meaning not enough people are coming forward for testing. While NSW has had no locally acquired case of COVID-19 in recent days, now is not the time to be complacent.

Experience has shown us how easily the virus can spread through the community if we let down our guard. Anyone with even mild symptoms needs to get tested on the day they get symptoms, otherwise we will miss cases. Don’t wait to see if your runny nose or sore throat goes away.

There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit COVID-19 testing clinics or contact your GP.

To help stop the spread of COVID-19:

• If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away – don’t delay.
  
• Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out.
• Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others.
• Wear a mask when using public transport, rideshares and taxis, and in shops, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should also sit in the back.

Likely source of confirmed COVID-19 cases in NSW

Note: Case counts reported for a particular day may vary over time due to ongoing investigations and case review.

*notified from 8pm 5 December 2020 to 8pm 6 December 2020
**from 8pm 30 November 2020 to 8pm 6 December 2020

Returned travellers in hotel quarantine to date