Hunter residents are being urged to be careful after a new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Hunter New England Health District (HNELHD).
The 27-year-old male is a known close contact of a previously reported case from Newcastle, who was isolating prior to his infectious period. He and his close contacts are in isolation.
The case was reported earlier today by NSW Health.
HNELHD Public Health Controller Dr David Durrheim said there is no ongoing risk of community transmission with this case.
“So, all of us now need to play our part to ensure we are not reintroducing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities,” he said.
“We need to keep our distance, we need to maintain our good hygiene – these things are proven key to preventing the spread of the virus and anyone who develops mild respiratory symptoms or more severe respiratory symptoms or a fever needs to make sure they stay at home and that they get tested.
“We need to be vigilant that the virus doesn’t get away from us again.”
