Boarders at Kincoppal Rose Bay in Sydney's east have been sent home after a girl at the exclusive Catholic convent school was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Three of the locally acquired cases are linked to the outbreak at Concord Hospital, including two healthcare workers, and a visitor to the emergency department.
All boarders and staff in the boarding area have been identified as close contacts and boarding operations at the school have been suspended, while students isolate at home with their families.One new case is a household contact of a previously reported case linked to the CBD cluster. There are now 66 cases linked to that cluster.
Seven people associated with Concord and Liverpool hospitals have tested positive for COVID-19, including six healthcare workers. The investigation into the source of these infections is ongoing. NSW Health says anyone who attended the following venues at these times is considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop. After testing, they must remain in isolation until a negative test result is received:Eastwood Ryde Netball Association, Meadowbank Park, on Saturday between 12.15pm and 1.
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