Residents of a south-west Sydney apartment building are bracing for two weeks of strict lockdown after 14 people tested positive to COVID-19.
The South Western Sydney Local Health district confirmed the complex at Campbell Street in Liverpool - one of eight local government areas under tougher COVID-19 restrictions due to higher case loads - was locked down on Friday night.
"This situation reinforces the need for everyone to wear a face mask in shared foyer or lobby areas, lifts, stairwells and corridors, and shared laundry facilities of apartment complexes as well as regular and thorough cleaning of high-touch surfaces," the statement said. One resident, Jonah Elma, said she was shocked to find out the virus had spread.
"It has been brought to our attention by that there may be a resident living in your complex in isolation that has tested positive to COVID-19," the notice said. They said their family have been waiting for access to the vaccine and that has only increased their concerns of catching the virus. Kristine Villaranta and Jonah Elma say they are trying to maintain a positive mindset to get through the next 14 days of strict quarantine."This is not a joke. This is really happening," she said.
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