NSW Health has issued a COVID-19 health alert for Sydney’s eastern suburbs after a man in his 50s tested positive for the virus.
The health department said urgent investigations into the source of the infection and contact tracing were underway.
It is understood the man had not travelled overseas in recent times and does not work in a hotel quarantine, border or health role.
“The man underwent testing yesterday and returned a positive result today,” NSW Health said in a statement today.
“Genome sequencing is underway, with results expected in the next 24 hours.
“Close contacts are being urgently contacted, tested and isolating. The man visited a number of venues while potentially infectious. Anyone who attended one of the following venues at the times specified is asked to immediately get tested and isolate until NSW Health provides further information.
“This advice applies to everyone, including those people who may have been partially or fully vaccinated.”
NSW Health says the man visited the following locations while potentially infectious:
– Bondi Junction – Screening of *The Courier* at Event Cinemas, Westfield Bondi Junction, 500 Oxford Street: Friday 30 April, 6pm – 8pm.
– Bondi Junction – The Meat Store, 262 Oxford Street: Sunday 2 May, 3pm – 4pm.
– Rushcutters Bay – Figo Restaurant, 3/56-60A Bayswater Road: Friday 30 April, 8.45pm – 11pm.
– Silverwater – Joe’s Barbeques & Heating, 142 Silverwater Road: Saturday 1 May, 1pm –1.45pm.
– Silverwater – Tucker Barbecues, 138 Silverwater Road: Saturday 1 May, 1pm – 1.45pm.
– Annandale – Barbeques Galore, G1/212-220 Parramatta Road: Saturday 1 May, 2pm – 3pm.
– Casula – Barbeques Galore, The Crossroads, Unit 12B, Parkers Farm Place: Saturday 1 May, 4pm – 5pm.
– Mascot – BP Mascot, 1077 Botany Road: Saturday 1 May, 4.30pm – 5pm.
The list of venues of concern will be updated regularly as investigations continue.
People are urged to check the NSW Health website regularly, which will be updated as needed: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates.
There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/…/how-to-protect…/clinics or contact your GP.
