NSW Health was notified late last night (13 March) of a new case of COVID-19 in a security guard who has been working within the hotel quarantine system, and who is now in isolation.
All four household contacts of this case have so far tested negative for COVID-19. They will self-isolate for 14 days.
NSW Health has been notified of a number of venues and public transport routes which have been visited by the confirmed case.
Anyone who visited any of the following venues at the listed times are close contacts who should immediately be tested and isolate for 14 days regardless of the result:
| Suburb | Venue | Address | Date and time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Hills | Pancakes on the Rocks | 507 King Georges Road | Saturday, 13 March 10:45am-12pm |
Anyone who was a customer any of the following venues at the listed times should monitor for symptoms, and if they appear, immediately be tested and isolate until a negative result is received. If symptoms reappear, they should be tested again.
| Suburb | Venue | Address | Date and time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley North | Bexley Aquatic Centre | 98C Preddys Road | Saturday, 13 March 9-9:30am |
| Haymarket | Dae Jang Kum Korean restaurant | 35 Goulburn Street | Saturday, 13 March 12:15-12:20am |
| Haymarket | 7 Eleven | Capitol Square, George Street | Saturday, 13 March 12:20-12:25am |
| Hurstville | Hudson's Coffee Shop, Hurstville Private Hospital | 37 Gloucester Road | Monday, 8 March 8:30-9am |
| Hurstville | Hudson's Coffee Shop, Hurstville Private Hospital | 37 Gloucester Road | Tuesday, 9 March 8:30-9am |
| Hurstville | Hudson's Coffee Shop, Hurstville Private Hospital | 37 Gloucester Road | Wednesday, 10 March 8:30-9am |
| Hurstville | Coles, Hurstville Station | 225 Forest Road | Wednesday, 10 March 8-9pm |
| Hurstville | Hudson's Coffee Shop, Hurstville Private Hospital | 37 Gloucester Road | Thursday, 11 March 8:30-9am |
| Hurstville | Hudson's Coffee Shop, Hurstville Private Hospital | 37 Gloucester Road | Friday, 12 March 8:30-9am |
Anyone who travelled on the following train services during the time and date indicated should monitor for symptoms, and if they appear immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received. If symptoms reappear, get tested and isolate again.
| Route | Date and time |
|---|---|
| T4 line, Hurstville to Central | Friday, 12 March Departing 6pm Hurstville and arriving Central at 6:30pm |
| T4 line, Central to Hurstville | Saturday, 13 March Departing Central 7am and arriving Hurstville at 7:30am |
The source of this new infection is under investigation and urgent genome sequencing is underway.
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 clinics or contact your GP.
NSW Health urges anyone in NSW with even the mildest symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, to come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until they receive a negative result.
