June 17, 2021
Queensland Health is closely monitoring the situation in NSW after four COVID-19 cases have been identified in Sydney.
A limousine driver in his 60s – who was transporting international air crew – and his wife have tested positive to the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus.
An unconnected woman, aged in her 70s, who attended the same cafe in Vaucluse as the couple, has also tested positive.
The fourth case is a man aged in his 40s who at this stage does not appear to be linked to the first three cases. A NSW Health spokesperson said this man had a low virus load so could be an old case or a false positive.
Anyone in Queensland who has been to one of the declared COVID-19 exposure sites in NSW (see link, below) during the risk period is automatically required to quarantine.
The exposure site list should also be monitored for 14 days after people arrive in Queensland to ensure no new venues have been added.
Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said Queensland Health would be closely monitoring the situation in NSW over coming days.
“It’s important that anyone who has been to these venues in Sydney follow the advice of NSW Health, and not travel,” she said.
“If you have been to any of these sites and are already in Queensland, you must immediately travel by private transport directly to your home or accommodation and quarantine.
“You also need to complete the Queensland Health online contact tracing self-assessment form, get tested as soon as possible tomorrow morning, and await advice from Queensland Health.
“We act quickly in these situations to protect the health and safety of Queenslanders and visitors.”
External links:
- Queensland Contact Tracing (links to online tracing self-assessment form)
- NSW Exposure Sites
- Qld Public Health Directions
