WA Health is working with Ngaanyatjarra Health Service on the management of two COVID positive cases in Jameson – a remote Aboriginal community around 1000km east of Kalgoorlie.
While both cases are currently well and isolating, the community has been placed into lockdown as a protective measure.
Contact tracers have identified five close contacts linked to the cases. They have undergone testing and are isolating.
A coordinated response is being provided by the Department of Health, WA Country Health Service, Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (NG Health), WA Police and Department of Communities.
There are currently around 50 people in community – they are working with health authorities, WA Police and Department of Communities to stay safe.
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