NSW has reported two new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 and eight cases in hotel quarantine in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
The state has also recorded a huge boost in testing numbers – with 14,932 tests carried out yesterday, compared with 7,401 the previous day.
“Anyone with symptoms of a cold should assume it’s COVID-19 until proven otherwise by a test. Get tested on the day you get those symptoms – don’t wait to see if they go away,” said NSW Health.
Of the new cases to 8pm last night, the two locally acquired cases are both linked to the Oran Park community cluster.
“Both of today’s locally acquired cases are close contacts of a confirmed case linked to a person who attended the Great Beginnings childcare centre at Oran Park. There are now 22 cases linked with the Oran Park community cluster,” said NSW Health.
It said one confirmed case of COVID-19 linked to the cluster had visited Bavarian Macarthur restaurant in Macarthur Square, 200 Gilchrist Dr, Campbelltown, on Saturday 10 October from 7pm to 9pm.
“Anyone who was inside the restaurant for an hour or more during this time is considered a close contact and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days and stay isolated for the entire period, even if a negative test result is received.”
“Anyone who dined outside the restaurant or was there for less than one hour is considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received.”
NSW Health is currently treating 72 COVID-19 cases, with one patient in intensive care.
“The only way to find undiagnosed cases and prevent further transmission is to increase testing.”
“NSW Health continues to appeal to the community to come forward for testing right away if anyone has even the mildest of symptoms like a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, fever or other symptoms that could be COVID-19. This is particularly important in South Western Sydney, Western Sydney and South Eastern Sydney, where there have been locally transmitted cases recently.”
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.
