The number of Covid-19 tests has increased in Goulburn in the last 24 hours, following a recent covid positive case in the region.
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More than 480 people were tested at the Laverty Pathology Covid-19 drive-through clinic on July 13.
Crystal Bembridge from Laverty Pathology in Goulburn said the drive-through clinic at Seiffert Oval was "much quieter" today (July 14).
Southern New South Wales Local Health District was contacted for comment.
In the Southern Highlands, residents also queued for a covid-19 test.
A South Western Sydney Local Health District spokesperson said 104 people were tested for covid-19.
A contract painter was working while infectious at the Goulburn Base Hospital redevelopment on Friday, July 9, NSW Health reported. He has been in isolation since Saturday, July 10.
Marulan's Hungry Jacks was closed for deep cleaning on Tuesday after a removalist passing through from Melbourne to Sydney on Saturday, July 10 tested positive on his return to Sydney.
Anyone who attended the venue between 5 pm and 5.30 pm that day is considered a casual contact, must undergo testing and self isolate until a negative test is returned, NSW Health advises.
There are currently no other exposure sites in Goulburn and Marulan as of July 14, 11:00 am.
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Vera Demertzis
Journalist at the Southern Highland News covering council yarns and community news. Got a tip or a story to tell? Email vera.demertzis@southernhighlandnews.com.au or call on 0427 250 908.
Journalist at the Southern Highland News covering council yarns and community news. Got a tip or a story to tell? Email vera.demertzis@southernhighlandnews.com.au or call on 0427 250 908.
