A coronavirus cluster at a south-western Sydney pub has been genomically linked to Melbourne cases, putting NSW on high alert for a similar large scale outbreak
As the Crossroads Hotel outbreak in Casula grew to at least 30 cases on Tuesday, genomic testing conducted by NSW Health revealed a Blue Mountains resident who dined at the venue on July 3 is linked to the Victorian outbreak. NSW closed the border with Victoria on July 8.
NSW Health confirmed 22 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, including nine additional cases in the Crossroads cluster. "We haven’t turned the corner yet, I hope to see that this week but there are no guarantees," Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton said.
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