NSW has recorded its first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in 55 days after a Sydney hotel quarantine worker tested positive on Saturday night.
The source of the new infection is under investigation and urgent genome sequencing is underway, NSW Health said on Sunday.
Testing of close contacts is also underway, with more details expected in a media conference at 1pm.
The person, who works at two Sydney hotels that provide hotel quarantine for returned travellers, had received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, Chief Health Officer Paul Kelly confirmed on Sunday.
But Mr Kelly stated that there was a lag time between vaccination and developed immunity.
The new positive case will be included in Monday’s numbers.
There were 9,269 tests reported to 8pm last night in NSW, compared with the previous day’s total of 9,994.
Three new cases were also acquired overseas, bringing the total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic to 5,048.
NSW Health is also asking anyone who has arrived in NSW from Queensland after 11 March to check the Queensland Health website for public health advice after a doctor at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital returned a positive test on Friday.
Several venues of concern in Brisbane are listed on the website and anyone who has attended these venues during the relevant times is being urged to immediately self-isolate and call NSW Health on 1800 943 553.
Anyone who has entered NSW from Greater Brisbane since Thursday 11 March 2021 and who has not attended any of the venues of concern is being urged to monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if even the mildest of symptoms occur.
Greater Brisbane is defined as Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay and Redland.
In addition, anyone who has been in Greater Brisbane since Thursday 11 March should avoid non-essential visits to hospitals and residential aged care facilities until further notice, NSW Health said.
NSW Health is currently treating 51 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your jurisdiction’s restrictions on gathering limits. If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus
Please check the relevant guidelines for your state or territory: NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, ACT, Tasmania
