The latest coronavirus outbreaks in Victoria and New South Wales are of 'real concern', but the city remains in '' good position', ACT Health authorities say.
Canberrans have been urged not to travel to south-west Sydney "unless it is absolutely urgent to do so" and any ACT residents returning from Campbelltown and Liverpool have been asked to self-isolate.Canberrans who were at the Crossroads Hotel in Casula or the Picton Hotel in early July should self-isolate and call ACT Health
"Anyone who has recently travelled to these areas is being asked to be vigilant about their health and to, of course, go and get tested for COVID-19 if you have any symptoms." Ms Stephen-Smith urged any Canberrans who had been to those pubs to call the COVID-19 helpline on 6207 7244. "If you must travel, please keep a record of where you have been, and take appropriate precautions," Ms Stephen Smith said.
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