NSW has recorded five new cases of COVID-19, three of which are local cases and two in returned overseas travellers in hotel quarantine | pallavisinghal_
Two of the three new local cases are linked to a known case or cluster, with one connected to the Liverpool private clinic cluster and one in a social contact of a previous case with an unknown source.One of the new local cases is still under investigation. NSW Health is also advising that anyone who was at Lakemba Radiology from midday to 2.30pm on October 1 is considered a casual contact of a case and should monitor for symptoms.
There are currently 55 people being treated by NSW Health, including one person in an intensive care unit. There were 12,823 tests conducted in the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday, down from 15,439 in the previous 24-hour period.to one person per two square metres."On pure mass it would double the ability for cafes and restaurants, which would have a big impact on the economy," Mr Perrottet said.
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