NSW Health was notified late last night (13 March) of a new case of COVID-19 in a security guard who has been working within the hotel quarantine system, and who is now in isolation.
All four household contacts of this case have so far tested negative for COVID-19. They will self-isolate for 14 days.
NSW Health has been notified of a number of venues and public transport routes which have been visited by the confirmed case.
Anyone who visited any of the following venues at the listed times are close contacts who should immediately be tested and isolate for 14 days regardless of the result:
Anyone who was a customer any of the following venues at the listed times should monitor for symptoms, and if they appear, immediately be tested and isolate until a negative result is received. If symptoms reappear, they should be tested again.
Anyone who travelled on the following train services during the time and date indicated should monitor for symptoms, and if they appear immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received. If symptoms reappear, get tested and isolate again.
The source of this new infection is under investigation and urgent genome sequencing is underway.
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.
NSW Health urges anyone in NSW with even the mildest symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, to come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until they receive a negative result.