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NSW records six new cases of coronavirus, all but one in hotel quarantine
NSW records six new cases as 7 in 10 jobs lost during pandemic restored
NSW HOTSPOTS
NSW records six new cases of coronavirus, all but one in hotel quarantine
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/nsw-records-six-new-cases-of-coronavirus-all-but-one-in-hotel-quarantine/ar-BB199XGI?ocid=msedgdhpNSW has recorded six new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours and the only case of local transmission was already in isolation.
Five of the new cases are returned travellers in hotel quarantine.
One was a household contact of a previous case who attended Liverpool Hospital and they were already self-isolating.
Just one new locally acquired case in NSW
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/just-one-new-locally-acquired-case-in-nsw/ar-BB199VyC?ocid=msedgdhpThere have been no cases of coronavirus detected in NSW in the past 24 hours in residents out in the community.
Six new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in the last 24 hours with five identified as returned overseas travellers in hotel quarantine.
https://twitter.com/NSWHealth/status/1306759881471307777
The sixth cases is linked to a known case who attended Liverpool Hospital, bringing the total number of cases linked to the cluster to 21.
The new case has been in isolation during their infectious period.
There is a total of 85 active cases being treated by NSW Health including four currently in ICU.
Today's figures indicate a drop in the number of cases of community transmission, with two recorded yesterday and four on Wednesday.
"While the number of locally acquired cases has been low in the last few days, the virus is still circulating in the community," Dr Jeremy McAnulty said.
"As such, the risk of outbreaks and a resurgence of cases remains and it is vital anyone who has even mild symptoms are tested for the virus."
New South Wales is slowly beginning to ease restrictions as a result of declining case numbers.
The state's Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard, yesterday announced the border region between NSW and Victoria would be expanded to include some areas around Pleasant Hills, Lockhart, Benalla, Bright and Mount Beauty.
"Any person with an existing border region permit will be able to take advantage of these changes, which we hope will make day to day life a lot easier for border communities," NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard said.
There are now 21 cases linked to the hospital in Sydney's west.
Almost 17,000 tests were completed in the reporting period, compared to 20,411 the previous day.
NSW has now conducted over 2.5 million tests, according to NSW Health's Jeremy McAnulty.
"Which is great news," he said.
New South Wales has recorded six new COVID-19 cases
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/new-south-wales-has-recorded-six-new-covid-19-cases/ar-BB199QGr?ocid=msedgdhpNew South Wales Health warned the low numbers were no excuse for people to become complacent with the virus.
'While the number of locally acquired cases recorded in the past 24 hours is low, the virus is likely circulating among people in the community with mild symptoms,' the department said.
'As such, the risk of outbreaks and a resurgence of cases remains.
'It’s vital that everyone who does have the virus is tested and diagnosed, in order to stop further spread to others.'
Four people are currently being treated in the intensive care unit with two of them placed on ventilators.
'NSW Health is again urging anyone feeling unwell – even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat – to come forward and get tested, so cases in the community are identified as quickly as possible,' the department warned.
Five cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the state on Thursday.
One of the cases had attended the Eastern Suburbs Legion Club in Waverley in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Diners who attended a Thai restaurant in Casula in Sydney's south-west were also urged to get tested immediately.
Consistently low COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks has encouraged the state government to make a number of rollbacks on restrictions.
State premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced stadium capacity in the state would increase to 50 per cent.
Currently major venues are limited to 25 per cent capacity with a maximum of 10,000 guests.
Patrons will still have to adhere to the four square metre rule and will be required to wear a mask while moving to their seats.
NSW will also move to relax restrictions around its border with Victoria.
The NSW border region will now be expanded to Pleasant Hills, Lockhart, Benalla, Bright and Mount Beauty.
Anyone in the areas with existing border region permits will be able to move freely.
Further testing is underway in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District after a resident tested positive initially but returned a negative result in a second test.
"NSW Health is taking a cautious approach and the individual and close contacts will remain in isolation, while further testing is undertaken," a statement said.
Dr McAnulty said while the number of locally acquired cases remained very low in NSW, the virus was likely still silently circulating in the community.
"As such, the risk of outbreaks and a resurgence of cases remains," he said.
The Queensland Government today rejected NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's claim that talks with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about reopening the border had ground to a halt.
Queensland Health Minister Stephen Miles sought to reassure the public there was "strong ongoing collaboration" between the states.
"As there needs to be, we share a highly populated border."
He declined to comment on the personal relationship between Ms Berejiklian and Ms Palaszczuk but said communication certainly had not stalled.
"I know that [Queensland Chief Health Officer] Jeannette Young speaks with the NSW Chief Health Officer pretty much every day.
"And I speak with the NSW Health Minister on most days as well."
This morning Queensland announced it would reopen its border to the Australian Capital Territory next Friday but NSW would remain a hotspot.
NSW records six new cases as 7 in 10 jobs lost during pandemic restored
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/sydney/nsw-records-six-new-cases-as-seven-in-10-jobs-lost-during-pandemic-restored/ar-BB199KVM?ocid=msedgdhpNSW recorded six new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, with just one case of local transmission.
It comes as NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet says 70 % of jobs lost in the pandemic have been restored, but Sydney had been hit hardest by restrictions.
"Trade is down in certain areas by around 90 %," he told 2GB on Friday morning.
Five of the new cases recorded to 8pm on Thursday in NSW were in returned overseas travellers.
The 1 locally acquired case was linked to a previous case who had attended Liverpool Hospital, and that person had already been self isolating.
Queensland will reopen its border to the ACT from October 2, but people will have to fly from Canberra as the whole of NSW remains a hotspot according to the Queensland government.
NSW fared well in Thursday's unemployment figures, with the rate dropping from 7.2 % to 6.7 % in August, just below the national average of 6.8 %.
NSW HOTSPOTS
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/get-tested-for-coronavirus-if-you-have-been-to-these-nsw-venues/ar-BB16Q2Yg?ocid=msedgdhpBelow is a list of locations linked to NSW coronavirus clusters, and what to do if you have been to one of them.
Immediately self-isolate and get tested
If you have been to the below locations, you must immediately self-isolate and get a coronavirus test. You must remain in quarantine for the full two weeks even if the test returns a negative result.
Ashfield, The Crocodile Farm Hotel: 5:30pm-6:30pm Friday September 4 (Anyone who attended for at least one hour must immediately get tested for COVID-19 and self-isolate for 14 days since they were there, even if a negative test result is received. People who were there for less than an hour at these times must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.)
Ashfield, New Shanghai Night restaurant: 6:30pm-8pm on Friday September 4 (Anyone who attended for at least one hour must immediately get tested for COVID-19 and self-isolate for 14 days since they were there, even if a negative test result is received. People who were there for less than an hour at these times must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.)
Oatlands Golf Club: The Bavarian Night Dinner in the Bistro on Bettington main dining room between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Friday September 4
Parramatta, Albion Hotel (Beer Garden and Pavillion): 8:15pm-11:15pm on Saturday September 5 (Anyone who attended for at least one hour must immediately get tested for COVID-19 and self-isolate for 14 days since they were there, even if a negative test result is received. People who were there for less than an hour at these times must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.)
Sydney, Hyde Park Medical Centre: Monday August 24 -Saturday September 5 (Anyone who worked at Hyde Park Medical Centre (including physiotherapy, pathology, dermatology and dental practices and pharmacy on the ground floor of the building) should get tested for COVID-19 immediately and self-isolate until a negative result is received. If you are contacted by NSW Health and identified as a close contact you must immediately self-isolate for 14 days and stay isolated for the entire period, even if a negative test result is received. Anyone else who visited should monitor for symptoms and get tested for COVID-19 if they have even the slightest symptoms, and self-isolate until a negative result is received.)
Waverley, Eastern Suburbs Legion Club: Tuesday September 1, Friday September 4, Saturday September 5, Sunday September 6, Monday September 7. (Anyone who attended the Legion Club on these days are considered to be a close contact and must immediately get tested and self-isolate for 14 days regardless of the result. Anyone who attended the Legion Club from 5pm to 6:30pm on Friday 28 August must immediately get tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.)
Monitor for symptoms
Casula, Anytime Fitness: 10:15am-12pm on Friday September 11
Casula, Five Stars Thaitanic: 4:20pm-5:20pm on Saturday September 12
Clovelly Hotel: 12.45pm-1.45pm on Saturday September 5
Concord, KFC: 1pm-1:20pm on Sunday September 5
Croydon Park Pharmacy: 1pm-2pm on Thursday September 3
Emerton, KFC: 12pm-9:30pm on Monday September 7 (Customers who attended during this time should monitor for symptoms and, if they develop, immediately get tested and self-isolate. Some staff are close contacts and have been contacted directly to get to get tested and self-isolate for 14 days.)
Hunters Hill Bowling Club: 6:50pm-9pm on Tuesday September 8 (Any person identified as a close contact will be contacted by NSW Health )
Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre: 11:30am-1:30pm on Friday September 4
Lawson Oval: 10:30am-12:45pm on Sunday September 13 (Any person identified as a close contact will be contacted by NSW Health)
Lawson Oval: 10:30am-12:45pm on Sunday September 13 (Any person identified as a close contact will be contacted by NSW Health)
Liverpool, The Railway Hotel: 11:30am-1:30pm on Monday August 31
Maroubra, Fitness First: 8am-2pm on Saturday September 5
JB Hi-FI Penrith Plaza: 4pm-4:30pm on Sunday September 13
Putney, Charles St Kitchen: 10:45am-11:30am on Saturday September 5
Rouse Hill Town Centre: Including Rouse Hill Target, 12.30pm-1.30pm on Saturday September 5
Springwood Sports Club: 1pm-2pm on Saturday September 12
Stanhope Gardens, Stanhope Village Shopping Centre (including Kmart): 8:30am-9:30am on Monday September 7
Wahroonga, Missing Spoon Cafe: 4.45pm-5.30pm Saturday September 5
West Ryde, Eastwood Ryde Netball Association: 12.15pm- 1.30pm on Saturday September 5 (Some people who attended were close contacts and have been contacted directly to get tested and self-isolate for 14 days)
Woolloomooloo, China Doll Restaurant: 6:30pm-10pm on Thursday September 3
Sydney bus and train routes: Passengers have been asked to monitor for symptoms if they travelled on a number bus or train routes. See the full list here, or in the table above.