Workers at coal mine in New South Wales have been forced into isolation just days out from Christmas after a COVID-19 cluster was confirmed at the underground operation.
The company says it is supporting workers and following NSW Health directionsSeventeen workers at South32's Appin Colliery, south-west of Sydney, have tested positive for the virus.
"Appin conducts the test onsite prior to employees going to work and there were some anomalies come back from one particular swab," Mr Davey said. "It's just unfortunate for our members, everybody works closely together in confined spaces, the shower cubicles are open, it's very hard."For the past 12 months, the company has enforced mandatory mask wearing and staggered shifts to help mitigate outbreaks.
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