ACT Health has confirmed a person in the territory has tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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The person is fully vaccinated, has not travelled overseas, and returned a positive COVID test result on Wednesday, December 1.
Following genomic sequencing, the person's case was confirmed as the Omicron variant on Friday. It is not yet known if the infection was acquired in the ACT or NSW.
ACT Health is undertaking further contact tracing.
A list of four casual exposure sites have been released, including an indoor pool, café, school and supermarket.
Scroll down for the full Omicron exposure list.
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A list of four casual exposure sites have been released, including an indoor pool, café, school and supermarket.
No changes have been made to casual contact requirements. Anyone who has been to a contact location must fill in the ACT Contact Declaration Form online, get tested for COVID-19 and follow ACT Health advice.
ACT Health warned there would be heightened demand for testing over the weekend.
They said all close contacts will be contacted, and will have to quarantine for 14 days. Anyone in the same household as a close contact will also have to quarantine.
Exposure locations:
Lyneham
Next Gen Canberra, Indoor Pool area. Monday, November 29, 5.15pm to 6.45pm (Casual)
Watson
The Knox Made in Watson. Tuesday, November 30, 9am to 10am (Casual)
Kingston
Supabarn. Tuesday, November 30, 4.20pm to 4.50pm (Casual)
Hackett
Blue Gum Community School. Tuesday, November 30, 4.30pm to 6.30pm (Casual)
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