Border lockouts could return after new COVID-19 cases in Sydney

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has said the state's hard border with NSW could return after two more people in Sydney have tested positive to coronavirus today.

The recent Sydney cases could put thousands of holiday plans in jeopardy.

"If the advice comes back that we need to put up a hard border, then we will."

A man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s from the Northern Beaches are close contacts of each other and both returned positive tests today.

The pair visited a number of cafes and beaches at the weekend, NSW Health said.

People who have attended the following venues are considered close contacts and should get tested and isolate for 14 days even if they receive a negative result.

• Palm Beach female change rooms: Sunday, 13 December 9-9.15 am
• Coast Palm Beach Café, Palm Beach: Sunday, 13 December 10-11am
• Avalon Bowlo (bowling club), Avalon Beach: Sunday, 13 December, 3 -5pm
• Sneaky Grind Café, 3/48 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach: Monday, 14 December, 9.30-11am
• Hungry Ghost Café, 20 Avalon Parade, Avalon: Sunday, 13 December, 9.30am-11am and Tuesday, 15 December 9.30-11am
• Barramee Thai Massage and Spa, 4/42-44 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach: Monday, 14 December, 2-3.30pm
• Bangkok Sidewalk Restaurant, 1/21-23 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach: Monday, 14 December 7-8pm

People who have visited the following venues should get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result:

• Woolworths Avalon Beach: Sunday, 13 December, 12-5pm and Tuesday December 15 12-12:30pm
• Bing Lee, Gateway, 1 Mona Vale Rd, Mona Vale: Monday, 14 December, 4.30‑4.45pm
• Oliver's Pie, Careel Shopping Village, Avalon Beach: Monday, 14 December, 9 9.15am

Everyone living in the Northern Beaches area should monitor for even the mildest of symptoms and come forward for testing immediately if they appear, then isolate until a negative result is received., NSW Health said,.

This comes after a Sydney driver positive to COVID-19 and broke the state's two-week run of no new locally acquired cases this morning.

The 45-year-old man drives international and other aircrew to and from Sydney Airport.

The two latest cases do not appear to be linked to this morning's.

Earlier today a Sydney driver tested positive to COVID-19, breaking the state's two-week run without any locally acquired cases.

The 45-year-old man, who drives international and other aircrew to and from the airport, tested positive to the virus this morning.

Health authorities were informed of the positive diagnosis at 7am, meaning the case will be included in tomorrow's figures.

NSW Health said this afternoon three household contacts of the man have been tested and returned negative results. They will still self-isolate for 14 days and further contact tracing is underway.