The number of COVID-19 cases linked to an outbreak at a Sydney pub has hit 28, with the NSW government tightening restrictions for indoor pubs and hotels.
NSW recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Monday with two in hotel quarantine, one a contact of a returned traveller and 10 linked to the Crossroads Hotel in Casula in Sydney's southwest.
"It has been apparent to us ... we need to take some further action to curtail some of that high-risk activity," Ms Berejiklian told reporters in Sydney. Venues with a capacity of more than 250 people will be required to have a full-time marshal on site to enforce COVID-19 safety guidelines. Residents of those areas who try to enter Queensland will be barred entry, while Queensland-based visitors will be forced into 14 days of hotel quarantine once they return home.
Another case worked at the Kmart store in Casula Mall and the store has undergone a deep clean. The employee and all of his co-workers are self-isolating.Dr Chant said other venues across Sydney may have been exposed to the virus between 27 June and 10 July after visits from people linked to the outbreak.
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