Residents of an apartment block in Windale have been asked to get tested after a positive case of COVID-19 was living at the site.
A Hunter New England Health spokesperson said it was arranging urgent onsite testing for all affected residents at 17-19 James Street, Windale.
The confirmed case is now isolating off-site.
“Anyone who visited the apartment complex from the evening of Friday 20 August to the morning of Tuesday 24 August, must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received,” they said.
“Hunter New England Local Health District is working closely with NSW Police, and building management, Wesley Mission, to assess the situation and implement measures to safeguard the health and welfare of residents.
“Food and other services, including daily welfare checks, will be provided to residents, should they require a 14-day quarantine period.
“Tailored support services will be provided to all isolated residents as needed.
“This situation reinforces the need for everyone living in apartment complexes to wear a face mask in shared foyer or lobby areas, lifts, stairwells and corridors, and shared laundry facilities of apartment complexes.
“This advice applies to everyone, including residents, visitors, building managers, contractors, delivery drivers and cleaners.”
There are more than 410 testing clinics open across NSW. For a complete list and booking details, please visit: health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/clinics.aspx
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