NSW has recorded no new cases of locally acquired COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
NSW Health said one new case had been reported in an overseas traveller in hotel quarantine, while two previously confirmed cases have now been excluded after further testing.
“There were 18,941 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with 23,236 in the previous 24 hours,” NSW Health said.
Meanwhile residents in Moss Vale, Bowral and Rouse Hill are being urged to get tested for coronavirus should they experience any symptoms, following the discovery of fragments of the virus in local sewage.
“Everyone in these areas is urged to immediately get tested if they have any symptoms at all that could signal COVID-19. Symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, tiredness, fever or other symptoms could be COVID-19. After testing, you must remain in isolation until a negative result is received,” NSW Health said.
While detection of the virus in sewage samples could reflect the presence of older cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in these areas, NSW Health is concerned there could be other active cases in the local community in people who have not been tested and who might incorrectly assume their symptoms are simply a cold.
“It is vital that people continue to come forward for testing immediately if they feel unwell, as this is the best way of protecting the community from a resurgence of the virus.”
There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit COVID-19 testing clinicsor contact your GP. Most people will receive their test results within 24 hours.
NSW Health is currently treating 73 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care.
