NSW recorded 19 new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night – thankfully, 17 of the 19 cases are linked to previously confirmed cases, with the source of only two other cases now under investigation.
There have now been 149 locally-acquired cases reported 16 June 16, when the first case of the Bondi cluster – a driver who transported international flight crew – was reported. Of these cases, 141 are now linked to the Bondi cluster.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has again urged all NSW residents to get vaccinated.
“Just to reiterate the decision that was taken at national cabinet yesterday, is that people of all ages – after consulting their GPs – will have access to AstraZeneca,” she said.
“Can I please stress – if you’ve already had your first jab, please come forward and get your second jab.
“Until the vast majority of our population is vaccinated, we will have to live differently, given the strain of the virus.”
There were 67,000 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with the previous day’s total of 58,870.
NSW Health administered a record 19,526 COVID-19 vaccines in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, including 7,358 at the vaccination centre at Sydney Olympic Park.Â
Of today’s 19 new locally acquired cases, seven were in isolation throughout their infectious period and a further two cases were in isolation for part of their infectious periods. Nine cases were infectious in the community and the isolation status of one case is being confirmed, NSW Health said in a statement.
Today’s cases include a Rose Bay Secondary School student. NSW Health says the school site will be closed today for cleaning and all staff and students have been asked to self-isolate until they receive further advice.
Three new cases are linked to the Great Ocean Foods seafood wholesaler in Marrickville. This brings the total number of cases acquired through Great Ocean Foods including contacts of workers there to 19.
Three new cases are linked to the West Hoxton birthday party. This brings the total number of cases acquired through the Birthday party to 34, including 27 people who acquired it at the party and subsequent contacts.
“More than 40 people attended this birthday party. It was initially believed about 30 people had attended, but this number increased following further investigations and contact tracing. Six people who attended the party and were fully vaccinated, as well as one person who was partially vaccinated, have returned negative results to date,” NSW Health said.
The source of two cases reported in today’s numbers are under investigation. The first case is a man in his 40s from Sydney’s south west, who has been working in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
The second case works as a member of the Out of School Hours service at Bellevue Hill Public School. This case has not had any close contact with staff or students while infectious. NSW Health is reminding the public of its advice for a number of key venues of concern across Sydney. These venues were visited by confirmed cases of COVID‑19 and transmission occurred.
Anyone who attended the following venues at the times listed is a close contact and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result, and call 1800 943 553 unless they have already been contacted by NSW Health:
| ​Suburb | Location​ | Address​ | Time​ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | Doncaster Hotel | 268 Anzac Parade | Wednesday 23 June 5.45pm – 8pm |
| Bondi | Lyfe Cafe Bondi Beach | 2/154 Glenayr Avenue | Wednesday 16 June 12:30pm to 2:15pmFrom Friday 18 June to Saturday 19 JuneFrom Tuesday 22 June to Thursday 24 June |
| Double Bay | Joh Bailey | 7 Knox Street | From Tuesday 15 June to Wednesday 23 June |
| Marrickville | Great Ocean Foods | 5/11 Cadogan Street | From Monday 21 June to Friday 25 June |
| Bondi | The Royal Bondi | 283 Bondi Road | Sunday 20 June 7:50pm to 9:30pmSaturday 19 June 5pm to 6:30pm |
Anyone who was at Westfield Bondi Junction, including the car parks, from 12 June must get tested for COVID-19. Only people with symptoms and those in specific exposure venues at the listed times are asked to isolate.
| Suburb​ | Location​ | Address​ | Time​ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondi Junction | Westfield Bondi Junction (including car park) | 500 Oxford Street | From Saturday 12 June toFriday 18 June |
People who were in Westfield Bondi Junction on these days and do not have symptoms and have not been at the specific exposure venues at the listed times do not need to isolate.
Please check the NSW Government website regularly and follow the relevant health advice if you have attended a venue of concern or travelled on a route of concern.
Meanwhile, NSW Health’s ongoing sewage surveillance program has detected fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 at a total of five sewage treatment plants in Camelia South, Camelia North, Auburn, Parsley Bay and Lough Park.
“NSW Health is aware of recently confirmed cases of COVID-19 who are isolating in all of these catchments,” the health authority said.
“Everyone residing or working in and around these areas is asked to be especially vigilant for any symptoms that could signal COVID. If they appear, please get tested and self-isolate immediately.”
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 testing clinics or contact your GP.
