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NSW records 15 new cases of coronavirus as Sydney clusters grow

Stuart Marsh
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NSW has recorded 15 new cases of COVID-19 to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 3361.

Of the 15 cases, five are contacts of people directly or indirectly linked to the Crossroads Hotel.

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NSW Deputy Chief Health Officer provides an update on coronavirus. July 18, 2020. 9News

Almost 30,000 tests were conducted yesterday, with 3000 tests alone performed in South Sydney.

NSW's Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Jeremy McAnulty is updating a list of locations and times where people should isolate for 14 days if they were present.

These include:

  • The Soldiers Club bistro at Batemans Bay on July 13 between 7pm and 9:30pm
  • Albion Park McDonalds on July 15 from 2pm to 2:30pm
  • Planet Fitness Casula between July 4 and July 10
Testing station for Covid 19 at the Crossroads Hotel, Casula.

Testing station for Covid 19 at the Crossroads Hotel, Casula. Peter Rae/Sydney Morning Herald

NSW's Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Jeremy McAnulty has warned residents of the state to maintain their hygiene practices.

"We are at a crucial point in the fight against COVID. It remains a very active number of cases in New South Wales and Victoria. It's very important that we, as a community, come together to fight this virus," said Dr McAnulty.

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"The things that we all need to do is maintain social distancing, keep at least 1.5m away from other people, avoid crowds, avoid clustering."

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