scone.com.auCovid update: Thornton 7-Eleven transmission area of concern
Anyone who visited the Thornton 7-Eleven between July 13 and July 17, has been labelled as a casual contact and should immediately get tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result.
Those who visited the 7-Eleven during last four days, must get re-tested on day five from the date of their exposure, wear a mask around others and limit movements until another negative result is received.
After receiving a negative result, people must continue to monitor for symptoms and if any symptoms occur, get tested again.
Hunter New England Health has said the risk to the broader community from this exposure is very low and CCTV indicates that masks were worn at all times and there was good social distancing.
NSW Health advice
If you were at Thornton 7-Eleven less than four days ago:
- Get a COVID-19 test at your closest testing location, and isolate;
- Get another COVID-19 test on day 5 after you were at the casual contact place(Thornton 7-Eleven);
- You can stop isolating when you get a negative result from your first test, but please:
- Wear a mask when in the same room as any other person;
- Do not leave your home except if this is necessary, or to exercise outdoors;
- Go to work only if this is essential for your workplace.
- Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested again at any time if you develop any symptoms. You will need to isolate until you receive a negative test result.
If you were at Thornton 7-Eleven four or more days ago:
- Get a COVID-19 test at your closest testing location, and isolate;
- Stay in isolation until you receive a negative test result;
- Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested again at any time if you develop any symptoms. You will need to isolate until you receive a negative test result.
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New South Wales Deputy Police Commissioner, Gary Worboys, said out of the 240 infringement notices issued in New South Wales over the last 24 hours, more than 12 were issued in Newcastle.
“It highlights that police across this state continue to respond to Crimestopper reports and continue to be visible in those areas where people may be stepping outside of the public health orders,” Deputy Commissioner Worboys said.
Three removalists who tested positive for Covid-19, ignored Public Health Orders and travelled from West Hoxton, in the Liverpool local government area, to Molong in Central West New South Wales, have been issued with court attendance notices.
Police say the men went to Figtree in the Illawarra region, South Bowenfels and Orange before they were stopped in Molong, about 300 kilometres from Sydney.
Deputy Commissioner Worboys said the three men face a maximum penalty of $11,000 and or six months gaol time.
“Police found the behaviour from these three people to be particularly disturbing. Despite the best health advice, they continued on their journey, they left their home in Greater Sydney and put people at risk in regional New South Wales,” he said.
“There is a strong sense that country people simply will not tolerate this behaviour,” he said.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the significant number of people moving from Sydney is creating a level of risk for regional New South Wales.
He urged regional residents to remain vigilant and send a clear message to Sydney.
“My advice to the regions is to keep doing what you’re doing,” Mr Barilaro said.
“We’ve been lucky to a point, but we will have to put in further restrictions if there are breaches,” he said.
“Be vigilant . . . make sure the clear message to Sydney is not to come to the regions at this time,” said Mr Barilaro.
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