Multiple people have now tested positive to COVID-19 in Sydney, with health officials warning we are now at a ‘critical point’ of containment.
His three housemates have all also tested positive to coronavirus, however, they will be included in tomorrow’s state figures.
Anyone feeling unwell is being urged to get tested, with extended hours clinics now available at Liverpool, Campbelltown and Fairfield Hospitals. Crossroads Hotel has been closed so that cleaning and tracing of patrons could take place, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard confirmed yesterday. A temporary coronavirus testing clinic has also been set up in the pub’s carpark, which locals have flocked to today in order to get swabbed for the virus.
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