Although the Premier acknowledged testing numbers do drop on Mondays and Tuesdays, reflecting weekend attendance, the past two day s figures of 14,738 and 18,570 are particularly low.
NSW Health’s Dr Jeremy McAnulty said the testing numbers were way too low in light of ongoing transmission in Sydney.
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Several new venues were added to the NSW Health website last night, linked to recent cases.
Anyone who attended the Blacktown Workers Sports Club’s Grange Buffet for more than one hour on Sunday January 10, between 12pm and 1.16pm, or for more than one hour on Sunday January 3, between 11.40am and 1.30pm, is considered a close contact.
12.25pm – 12.35pm
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.
A complete list of venues of concern, and the related health advice, is available on NSW Government – Latest news and updates.
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.