There have been no recently acquired locally transmitted cases in NSW in the last 24 hours.
NSW has today reported one case that is believed to be an old case which will be added to the total number of cases today. The epidemiological and laboratory investigations indicate the infection likely occurred two months ago.
Two cases of returned travellers in hotel quarantine were also diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,038
| Cases | Count |
|---|---|
| Confirmed cases (including interstate residents in NSW health care facilities) | 4,038 |
| Deaths (in NSW from confirmed cases) | 55 |
| Total tests carried out | 2,711,773 |
The locally acquired case is a man in his 50s from South Western Sydney. As the case was not previously diagnosed, it is included in the total numbers for NSW but all indications, including a repeat negative swab test, positive serology results that show he has an immune response to the virus and a history of illness 2 months, are that it is an old case most likely acquired when the virus was circulating at low levels in South Western Sydney around July.
There were 13,072 tests reported in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 13,575 in the previous 24 hours.
NSW Health thanks the community for all they have done towards reducing COVID-19 numbers and continues to ask people to remain vigilant and come forward for testing immediately if symptoms like a runny nose, scratchy throat, cough or fever appear.
This is particularly important with school holidays and increased movement of people around the state.
Locations linked to known cases, advice on testing and isolation, and areas identified for increased testing can be at .
NSW Health is treating 50 COVID-19 cases, including three in intensive care, none of whom are being ventilated. Eighty-two per cent of cases being treated by NSW Health are in non-acute, out-of-hospital care.
COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community and we must all be vigilant. To help stop the spread of COVID-19:
- If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away – don’t delay.
- Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out.
- Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others.
- Wear a mask on public transport, ride share, taxis, shopping, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should sit in the back and wear a mask.
A full list of is available or people can visit their GP.
Confirmed cases to date
| By likely source of infection | Count |
|---|---|
| Overseas | 2,150 |
| Interstate acquired | 90 |
| Locally acquired – contact of a confirmed case and/or in a known cluster | 1,405 |
| Locally acquired – contact not identified | 393 |
| Under investigation | 0 |
| Total | 4,038 |
Counts reported for a particular day may vary over time with ongoing enhanced surveillance activities.
Returned travellers in hotel quarantine to date
| Since 29 March 2020 | Count |
|---|---|
| Symptomatic travellers tested | 5,511 |
| Found positive | 127 |
| Since 30 June 2020 | Count |
|---|---|
| Asymptomatic travellers screened at day 2 | 29,573 |
| Found positive | 147 |
| Since 15 May 2020 | Count |
|---|---|
| Asymptomatic travellers screened at day 10 | 42,382 |
| Found positive | 122 |
