NSW recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. One new overseas acquired case was reported in the same period,.
28th May 2021 11:21 AM | Updated: 11:58 AM
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning for tens of thousands of Sydney residents, after fragments of Covid-19 were found in a sewerage network.
The Homebush network site encompasses about 40,500 people living in Homebush West, Strathfield, Concord West, Sydney Olympic Park, Wentworth Point, Newington, Lidcombe, Homebush, Silverwater, Petersham, Liberty Grove, Rhodes, North Strathfield and Concord.
In a statement, NSW said they were aware of a recent Covid-19 case who had left hotel quarantine and was living in this catchment, but urged everyone in the area to be “vigilant” in monitoring their symptoms. NSW Health is urging residents near Homebush to monitor for Covid-19 symptoms after fragments of the virus were found in the sewerage system. Picture: David Crosling
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As announced yesterday, anyone who has arrived in NSW from Victoria since 4pm yesterday (Thursday 27 May) must remain at their home or place of residence in NSW for the seven-day duration of the Victorian measures.
People are only permitted to leave their places of residence for limited reasons, including shopping for essential items, medical care including COVID-19 vaccinations, caregiving, outdoor exercise, and essential work or education, if you cannot do it from home.
People subject to the stay-at-home measures in Victoria should not be travelling to NSW unless they are permitted to do so.
NSW residents in border communities have different requirements, recognising the daily interaction of residents in these communities with regional Victoria.
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