A construction site in Canberra's CBD has been listed as a close COVID-19 exposure site over a five-day period after nine cases were linked to the location.
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Chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman confirmed on Sunday the construction zone on 7 London Circuit was a site of transmission after at least six construction workers tested positive to the virus.
The remaining three cases were close contacts of those workers, she said.
All of the nine cases are included in Sunday's figures.
Anyone who visited building B's fifth level from 6.50am to 4pm over the five days between Monday, September 20 and Friday, September 24 is considered a close contact.
Close contacts must immediately quarantine, complete an ACT contact declaration form, get tested for COVID-19 and remain in quarantine until advised further by ACT Health, even if they receive a negative test result.
"We are working very closely with site management to identify any further potential exposures and limit transmission as much as possible," Dr Coleman said.
Dr Coleman said the building site would not necessarily be shut down because of the cases.
"The site may be shut down temporarily by the owners of the business to support contact tracing and those kinds of things," she said.
"But I certainly haven't directed it to be shut down."
ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said there had been no new cases linked to an possible outbreak at Canberra Hospital after two patients were unknowingly infectious with the virus in the general surgery ward.
It was declared a "red zone" on Saturday with fears that other services could be disrupted and prompting renewed calls for a vaccine mandate for healthcare staff.
Ms Stephen-Smith said around 30 staff were directly impacted by the outbreak at Canberra Hospital.
"In this particular case, I think it's also important to remember that this is not the only COVID-positive patient that has been identified within Canberra Hospital or across our public hospital and health system," she said.
"This is a situation that's been consistently managed by a Canberra health services, and indeed by Calvary [Hospital] on a regular basis."
New exposure sites updated on Sunday evening
A number of new exposure sites were listed on Sunday, including close locations in Bruce and the CBD.
Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility has been listed as a close contact site over a four-day period between September 19 and September 22.
Several casual contact sites in Dickson, Kambah and the city were also added.
Banks
- IGA Banks, Pockett Avenue and Brockway Street - Thursday, September 23, 1.25pm to 2.10pm, Monitor
- Banks Takeaway, 96 Pockett Aveune - Thursday, September 23, 1.30pm to 2.10pm, Monitor
Belconnen
- Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way - Thursday, September 23, 2.20pm to 3.30pm, Monitor
- Coles, Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way - Thursday, September 23, 2.25pm to 3.15pm, Monitor
- ALDI, Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way - Thursday, September 23, 2.35pm to 3.15pm, Monitor
- Woolworths, Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way - Thursday, September 23, 2.30pm to 3.15pm, Monitor
- Belconnen Post Shop - PO Boxes Area, 20 Benjamin Way - Wednesday, September 22, 9.40am to 10.20am, Monitor
Bruce
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (refer to Close Contacts entry if attended Mary Potter or St Teresa Household) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Wednesday, September 22, 12am to 11:.59pm, Casual
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (refer to Close Contacts entry if attended Mary Potter or St Teresa Household) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit Bruce - Tuesday, September 21, 12am to 11.59pm, Casual
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (refer to Close Contacts entry if attended Mary Potter or St Teresa Household) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit Bruce - Monday, September 20, 12am to 11:.59pm, Casual
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (refer to Close Contacts entry if attended Mary Potter or St Teresa Household) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Sunday, September 19, 2.30pm to 11.59pm, Casual
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (Mary Potter Household only) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Wednesday, September 22, 12am to 11:.59pm, Close
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (St. Teresa Household only) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Wednesday, September 22, 12am to 7am, Close
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (Mary Potter Household only) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Tuesday, September 21, 12am to 11.59pm, Close
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (St. Teresa Household only) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Tuesday, September 21, 10.30pm to 11.59pm, Close
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (Mary Potter Household only) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Monday, September 20, 12am to 11.59pm, Close
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (St. Teresa Household only) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Monday, September 20, 12am to 7am, Close
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (Mary Potter Household only) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Sunday, September 19, 2.30pm to 11.59pm, Close
- Calvary Haydon Retirement Community Aged Care Facility (St. Teresa Household only) - Visitors Only, 2 Jaeger Circuit - Sunday, September 19, 10.30pm to 11.59pm, Close
- Capital Chemist University of Canberra Building 28, Allawoona Street and Ginninderra Drive - Tuesday, September 21 12.20pm to 1.05pm, Monitor
Canberra City
- Mocca Espresso Lounge, 18 Marcus Clarke Street - Wednesday, September 22, 8am to 9am, Casual
- 7 London Circuit, Building B Level 5 Construction Zone, 7 London Circuit - Friday, September 24, 6.50am to 4pm, Close
- 7 London Circuit, Building B Level 5 Construction Zone, 7 London Circuit - Thursday, September 23, 6.50am to 4pm, Close
- 7 London Circuit, Building B Level 5 Construction Zone, 7 London Circuit - Wednesday, September 22, 6.50am to 4pm, Close
- 7 London Circuit, Building B Level 5 Construction Zone, 7 London Circuit - Tuesday, September 21, 6.50am to 4pm, Close
- 7 London Circuit, Building B Level 5 Construction Zone, 7 London Circuit - Monday, September 20, 6.50am to 4pm, Close
- Cafe Alibi, 5 Farrell Place - Wednesday, September 22, 9am to 9.40am, Monitor
- Cafe Alibi, 5 Farrell Place - Wednesday, September 22, 12.35pm to 1.20pm, Monitor
- IGA X-press East Row, 22-58 East Row - Wednesday, September 22, 3.45pm to 4.35pm, Monitor
- Mocca Espresso Lounge, 18 Marcus Clarke Street - Wednesday, September 22, 9am to 9.45am, Monitor
- Mocca Espresso Lounge, 18 Marcus Clarke Street - Wednesday. September 22, 12.40pm to 1.25pm, Monitor
- Mocca Espresso Lounge, 18 Marcus Clarke Street - Tuesday, September 21, 9.05am to 9.50am, Monitor
- Mocca Espresso Lounge, 18 Marcus Clarke Street - Tuesday, September 21, 12.10pm to 12.55pm, Monitor
Casey
- Casey Market Town, 15 Kingsland Parade - Friday, September 24, 10.40am to 11.20am, Monitor
Chapman
- IGA Chapman, 60 Perry Drive - Thursday, Septyember 23, 6.15pm to 7pm, Monitor
Charnwood
- Coles Express Charnwood, Lhotsky Street and Charnwood Place - Monday, September 20, 11am to 11.45am, Monitor
Dickson
- Woolworths Dickson, 1 Dickson Place - Thursday, September 23, 3.40pm to 4.30pm, Casual
- Subway Dickson, Shop 1/71-81 Woolley Street - Thursday, September 23, 9.50am to 10.35am, Monitor
- Deji Asian Supermarket, 15 Woolley Street - Thursday, September 23, 1pm to 1.40pm, Monitor
Fyshwick
- Metro Petroleum Fyshwick, 15 Barrier Street - Friday, September 24, 5.50pm to 6.30pm, Monitor
- Ten Tops, 17 Iron Knob Street - Friday, September 24, 10.15am to 11am, Monitor
- Sea Harvest Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, 12 Dalby Street - Thursday, September 23, 8.25am to 9.05am, Monitor
- T & E Asian Grocery Fresh Food Markets, 12 Dalby Street - Thursday, September 23, 8.30am to 9.15am, Monitor
- Trugolds Fruit & Vegetables Fresh Food Markets, 12 Dalby Street - Thursday, September 23, 8.40am to 9.30am, Monitor
- Ocean Fresh Seafoods Fresh Food Markets, 12 Dalby Street - Thursday, September 23, 8.55am to 9.40am, Monitor
Greenway
- Southpoint Shopping Centre, Anketell Street and Reed Street - Friday, September 24, 7.30am to 3pm, Monitor
- McDonald's Tuggeranong Cowlishaw Street - Friday, September 24, 12pm to 12.50pm, Monitor
Kambah
- Woolworths Kambah, 2 Primmer Court - Wednesday, September 22, 7.20am to 8.15am, Casual
Weston
- Cooleman Court Pharmacy, Brierly Street - Thursday, September 23, 5.35pm to 6.45pm, Casual
Public transport
- Bus Route 28 Transport Canberra Code BUS927 Casey (Plimsoll Drive) to Casey (Whitrod Ave) Public Transport - Friday, September 24, 9am to 9.03am, Casual
- Bus Route 28 Transport Canberra Code BUS544 Casey (Whitrod Ave) to Casey (Plimsoll Drive) Public Transport - Friday, September 24, 9.28am to 9.30am, Casual
- Bus Route 28 Transport Canberra Code BUS410 Casey Market Town to Casey (Plimsoll Drive) Public Transport - Friday, September 24, 10.57am to 10.59am, Casual
MORE COVID-19 NEWS:
The ACT recorded 25 new cases in the 24 hours to 8pm Saturday, with more than half linked to existing cases.
Across the border, NSW reported 961 new cases on Sunday, with an additional nine deaths.
There were 11 new cases detected in the Southern local health district.
Seven cases were recorded in Goulburn, with one under investigation. Two cases were found in Batemans Bay and are linked to known cases. There is one new case in Queanbeyan, which is also linked to a known case.
One other new case is "unallocated to a location" and is under investigation.
In Victoria, officials confirmed 779 new local cases and two new deaths associated with COVID-19. The state has more than 8000 active cases.
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Sarah Basford Canales
I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter with an interest in national security, integrity and regulation. Contact me with general tips and thoughts at sarah.basfordcanales@canberratimes.com.au or confidential tips to sbasfordcanales@protonmail.com.
I'm a federal politics and public sector reporter with an interest in national security, integrity and regulation. Contact me with general tips and thoughts at sarah.basfordcanales@canberratimes.com.au or confidential tips to sbasfordcanales@protonmail.com.
