NSW latest Covid-19 update as at 30 June

NSW recorded 22 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, all of which are linked to previously confirmed cases.

Six new overseas-acquired cases were recorded in the same period, bringing the total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic to 5,637.

There have been 171 locally acquired cases reported since 16 June 2021, when the first case of the Bondi cluster, a driver who transported international flight crew, was reported. Of these, 160 are now linked to the Bondi cluster.

There were 68,220 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with the previous day's total of 67,000.

NSW Health administered a record 20,836 COVID-19 vaccines in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, including 7,951 at the vaccination centre at Sydney Olympic Park.  

The total number of vaccines administered in NSW is now 2,186,106, with 830,684 doses administered by NSW Health to 8pm last night and 1,355,422 administered by the GP network and other providers to 11.59pm on Monday 28 June.

Of today's 22 new locally acquired cases, eleven were in isolation throughout their infectious period and a further five cases were in isolation for part of their infectious periods. Six cases were infectious in the community.

There was one new case linked to the Great Ocean Foods seafood wholesaler in Marrickville. Following further investigations, a case previously linked to Great Ocean Foods is now linked to Crossways Hotel, not Great Ocean Foods. This means the total number of cases linked to Great Ocean Foods remains at 19.

Four new cases are linked to the West Hoxton birthday party. This brings the total number of cases acquired through the Birthday party to 39, including 27 people who acquired it at the party and 12 subsequent contacts.

Four new cases were linked to Crossways Hotel. This means the total number of cases linked to Crossways Hotel is now five, including four people who acquired it at the venue and one subsequent contact.

Three new cases were linked to Christo's Pizzeria in Paddington, bringing the total number of cases linked to this venue to four.

One new case was linked to Joh Bailey Double Bay. This means the total number of cases linked to Joh Bailey is now twelve, including eight people who acquired it at the venue and four subsequent contacts.

There were no new cases linked to Lyfe Café Bondi Beach.

The advice for people who attended Crossways Hotel has been updated. All patrons and staff who were at this venue from 23 June - 27 June (inclusive) is a close contact andmust immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result, and call 1800 943 553 unless they have already been contacted by NSW Health.

Anyone who attended the following venues at the times listed is a close contact andmust immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result, and call 1800 943 553 unless they have already been contacted by NSW Health:

Anyone who was at Westfield Bondi Junction, including the car parks, from 12 June must get tested for COVID-19. Only people with symptoms and those in specific exposure venues at the listed times are asked to isolate.

People who were in Westfield Bondi Junction on these days and do not have symptoms and have not been at the specific exposure venues at the listed times do not need to isolate.

NSW Health urges people to continue to get tested if they are suffering even the mildest of symptoms and have already undergone a COVID-19 test.

To keep our community safe, follow NSW Health advice. If you are directed to get tested for COVID-19 or self-isolate at any time, you must follow the rules whether or not the venue or exposure setting is listed on the NSW Health website.

Please check the NSW Government website regularly and follow the relevant health advice if you have attended a venue of concern or travelled on a route of concern.

Anyone travelling to NSW after 12.01am today (Wednesday 30 June) who has been in the Northern Territory, Queensland, or Western Australia, in the previous 14 days must complete a declaration form. Declaration requirements are still also in place for people who have been in Victoria in the previous 14 days.

The declaration form is available on the Service NSW website, and can be completed in the 24-hour period before entering NSW or on arrival. The information gathered from travel declarations is vital to allow NSW Health to contact travellers if necessary.

NSW Health advises against non-essential travel to lockdown areas in other states and territories at this time. Do not travel to NSW if you have attended a venue of concern as close contacts must isolate immediately, get tested and remain in isolation for 14 days, and contact the relevant health authorities in their state or territory.

NSW Health urges people who have recently travelled from the Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria to regularly check the local health websites to see if they have visited any of the venues of concern, and if so, immediately follow the relevant public health advice.

If you are in NSW and have attended any of the venues identified by the local public health authorities at the times and dates listed, please contact NSW Health immediately on 1800 943 553.

NSW Health's ongoing sewage surveillance program has detected fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 at a total of 11 sewage treatment plants in Blakehurst, Fairfield, Rouse Hill, Padstow one and Padstow two, Arncliffe one and Arncliffe two, Maroubra, Ireland Park, Bellambi and Earlwood.

NSW Health is aware of recently confirmed cases of COVID-19 who are isolating in all of these catchments. Everyone residing or working in and around these areas is asked to be especially vigilant for any symptoms that could signal COVID. If they appear, please get tested and self-isolate immediately.

There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit COVID-19 testing clinics or contact your GP.

NSW Health is treating 128 COVID-19 cases, one of whom is in intensive care. Most cases (93 per cent) are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned travellers in the Special Health Accommodation.

Likely source of confirmed COVID-19 cases in NSW

Note: Case counts reported for a particular day may vary over time due to ongoing investigations and case review.

*notified from 8pm 28 June 2021 to 8pm 29 June 2021 

**from 8pm 23 June 2021 to 8pm 29 June 2021

COVID-19 vaccination update

* notified from 8pm 28 June 2021 to 8pm 29 June 2021  

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