Sydney Northern Beaches Covid-19 Outbreak Cluster Grows To 28

The Sydney Northern Beaches coronavirus outbreak has grown to 28 infections, according to New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

Three cases were recorded on Wednesday (16 December) and a further 15 infections were lodged the following day.

Since 8pm last night, there have been an additional 10 new cases, including one more case that has travelled to Queensland.

Some of the people who have tested positive are not from the Northern Beaches area and there are concerns the infection might have spread to Greater Sydney.

Premier Berejiklian said people in Greater Sydney should be on 'high alert' and should wear face masks while out in public, and advised not to hold unnecessary gatherings.

Authorities also identified the following areas, from where infections have been traced:

• The Avalon RSL Club, 1 Bowling Green Ln, Avalon Beach - Friday, December 11, all day til close
• The Penrith RSL Club, 8 Tindale St, Penrith - Sunday, December 13, 1pm to 6pm
• The Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay - Monday, December 14, 12 to 3pm
• Hungry Ghost Cafe, 20 Avalon Parade, Avalon - Sunday, December 13, 9.30am-11am and Tuesday, December 15, 9.30-11am
• Sneaky Grind Cafe, 3/48 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach - Monday, December 14, 9.30-11am
• Barramee Thai Massage and Spa, 4/42-44 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach - Monday, December 14, 2-3.30pm
• Bangkok Sidewalk Restaurant, 1/21-23 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach - Monday, December 14, 7-8pm
• Avalon Bowlo (bowling club), 4 Bowling Green Lane Avalon Beach - Sunday, December 13, 5-7pm (not 3-5pm as previously reported) and Tuesday, December 15, 3-5pm
• Palm Beach female change rooms - Sunday, 13 December 9-9.15am
• Coast Palm Beach Cafe, Barren Joey Road, Palm Beach - Sunday, December 13, 10‑11am

People who visited these locations at the stated times are urged to get tested, even if they have no symptoms, and to isolate after.

Residents north of Sydney's Spit Bridge up to Palm Beach have been advised to work from home and friends and loved ones urged not to visit the Northern Beaches.

Topics: News, Australia

Stewart Perrie

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