NSW authorities confirm six new coronavirus cases, but all are found within hotel quarantine. It's the second day in a row that the state has not recorded a locally acquired infection.
Health authorities in NSW have confirmed six new coronavirus infections in the 24 hours to 8:00pm yesterday.NSW recorded no locally acquired cases for the second day in a row.A total of 16,729 coronavirus swabs were taken yesterday, more than double Monday's total of 7,616 tests."Obviously we'd like to see that testing rate continue to be high, and if possible, higher," she said.
She said this provided extra strain on agencies including NSW Police and security but maintained NSW was up to the task. "In terms of the nine trips, we have used a variety of sources to get access to that information," Dr Chant said.She said health authorities had been working with the taxi industry to improve record-keeping.The last 'mystery case' was confirmed on September 8.
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