NSW Health has released details of the movements of the state’s newest COVID-19 case as it scrambles to manage contact tracing of the new infection.
“The source of the case notified late last night is under investigation. Urgent genome sequencing is underway to determine whether this is an infection acquired in the community or through work at the hotel quarantine facility. These results are expected in the next 24 to 48 hours,” NSW Health said in a statement today.
It said five household contacts of the woman – who worked as a cleaner at the Ibis and Novotel hotels in Darling Harbour – were identified and all have tested negative for COVID-19.
“Staff who worked at the hotel complex whilst the case was potentially infectious are asked to get tested and self-isolate until updated advice is received from NSW Health,” it said.
The affected hotel shifts are:
- Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour Friday November 27.
- Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour Saturday 28, Sunday 29, and Monday November 30.
As a precaution, NSW Health is also conducting wider testing of staff at the hotel complex.
The person, who lives in south-western Sydney, travelled on the train from Minto to Lidcombe and Central and on the Light Rail from Central to Darling Harbour on a number of occasions whilst potentially infectious.
NSW Health is asking people who travelled on the below services at the following periods to get tested immediately and self-isolate, until further advised by NSW Health:
Light Rail:
- Friday 27 November Convention to Central at 4:01pm – 4.11pm
- Saturday 28 November Convention to Central at 3:14pm – 3.29pm
- Sunday 29 November Convention to Capitol Square 3:58pm – 4.09pm
- Sunday 29 November Capitol Square to Central 4.55pm – 5.03pm
- Monday 30 November Central to Convention 06:39am – 6.54am
- Monday 30 November Convention to Central 3.10pm – 3.26pm
Train:
- Friday 27 November Minto to Lidcombe 04:55am – 5:52am
- Friday 27 November Central to Lidcombe 4.12pm – 4.49pm
- Saturday 28 November Central to Lidcombe 3.31pm – 4.32pm
- Sunday 29 November Central to Lidcombe 5.05pm – 5.44pm
- Monday 30 November Lidcombe to Central 06:14am – 06:37am
- Monday 30 November Central to Minto 3.28pm – 4.20pm
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.
NSW Health is treating 76 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care. Most cases – 96% – are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned travellers in Special Health Accommodation.
