Live coverage: 37 new cases confirmed in NSW, ANZAC Day services cancelled

NSW Police have made the decision to stop conducting roadside breath and drug tests to protect officers from coronavirus while RSL NSW have announced ANZAC Day services won't be going ahead. It comes following confirmation from health authorities of 37 new cases across the state. LIVE COVERAGE.

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A further 37 people have tested positive for coronavirus in NSW on Sunday and Monday, bringing the state total to 171.

Of the 171, 67 were infected overseas, 44 were transmitted locally, 43 are under investigation and the remaining 17 are impossible to determine. 

"It is starting to look as if there will be a fairly substantial, an exponential increase in numbers over the next few weeks," Health Minister Brad Hazzard said. 

NSW Health has urged passengers to check if they were seated in the rows of one of the four affected flights where there were confirmed cases: 

• QF8 from Dallas to Sydney on March 11. Rows 73-77 or 11-15
• VA2 from LA to Sydney on March 11. Rows 2-6
• EK414 from Dubai to Sydney on March 8. Rows 11-16, 45-49 or 58-62
• VA480 from Maroochydore to Sydney on March 13. Rows 1-4

Six people have also tested positive to coronavirus after a wedding at Stanwell Tops venue Tumbling Water Retreat on March 6 and anyone who visited Oakvale Winery in Pokolbin between March 4-13 is asked to monitor their symptoms.

Shortly after the new cases were confirmed, RSL NSW announced it will be cancelling ANZAC Day services and said it would be "irresponsible" to allow large gatherings.

NSW Police also made the decision on Monday afternoon to cancel stationary drink and drug testing to protect cops from coronavirus.

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