A new health directive has been issued for ACT residents who visited Sydney's eastern beaches recently after two cases of COVID-19 were identified in NSW.
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Several shopping centres, shops and entertainment venues at Bondi Junction have been identified as possible exposure sites, including David Jones and Myer.
A potential exposure site has also been identified in Vaucluse.
Canberra residents who visited the Bondi and Vaucluse venues at various exposure periods between midday June 11 and June 15 must follow health advice.
Residents are required to contact ACT Health on (02) 5124 6209, complete an online declaration form, immediately quarantine for 14 days since last visiting the exposure location and get tested, regardless of symptoms.
A Sydney man in his 60s was identified as a positive case of the virus on Wednesday, with a close contact of the man subsequently identified as having contracted the virus.
The man, a driver who transports international flight crew, was reportedly unvaccinated.
NSW Health added the following as potential exposure sites late on Wednesday.
- Bondi Junction - Harry's Coffee and Kitchen, 500 Oxford Street: Tuesday June 15, 3pm to 3.40pm.
- Bondi Junction - NAB in Westfield, 500 Oxford Street: Tuesday June 15, 2.45pm to 3.10pm.
- Bondi Junction - David Jones in Westfield, 500 Oxford Street: Tuesday June 15, 3.30pm to 4.15pm.
- Vaucluse - Field to Fork, 101 New South Head Road: Friday June 11, 12pm to 4pm.
Anyone on the following public transport service is a close contact and must immediately call ACT Health on (02) 5124 6209, get tested and self-isolate for 14 days from the date they were on the bus, regardless of the result:
- Bondi Junction to North Sydney - 200 Bus, From Bondi Junction interchange to Blue St, North Sydney (near North Sydney Station): Tuesday June 15, departed about 4.25pm, arrived about 5pm.
Anyone who attended the following venue at the listed time is a casual contact and must immediately get tested and self-isolate until a negative result is received. Please continue to monitor for symptoms and immediately isolate and get tested if they develop:
- Bondi - Fruitologist, 151 Bondi Road: Tuesday June 15, 1pm to 2pm
These were in addition to the initial sites of concern identified.
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Alex Crowe
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au
