COVID-19: Quakers Hill Long Daycare Centre closed after positive test
A worker at a daycare centre in western Sydney has tested positive to COVID-19, forcing the centre to close its doors for one week over fears of an outbreak.
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A daycare centre in western Sydney has closed its doors over fears of a COVID-19 outbreak after a staff member tested positive to the virus.
NSW Health advised on Monday that a staff member at Quakers Hill Long Daycare Centre had worked at the centre while infectious on August 3.
Blacktown Council has temporarily closed the centre with NSW Health contract tracers working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the worker.
“In line with NSW Health orders, all children, parents, carers, staff and visitors that were at the centre on 3 August are to now self-isolate until and including, Monday August 17,” a council spokesman said.
“Any other person that attended the centre between Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 August is required to monitor for symptoms and get tested if any do develop.
“We anticipate the centre will reopen week commencing 17 August 2020 and will confirm the actual date by the end of the week.”
Riverstone state Liberal MP reminded residents to take extra precautions in the fight against COVID-19.
“We all need to remain vigilant and careful in order to prevent the virus reaching vulnerable people in our community,” Mr Connolly wrote on social media.
NSW health figures updated from August 9 at 8pm show there are 12 coronavirus cases in the Blacktown City Local Government Area.
Of these 12 cases, one infection comes from an unknown source.
NSW reported 14 new cases of the virus overnight, with 11 of these locally acquired and linked to known cases. One is locally acquired with no link to other cases, one is a Victorian-acquired case and another is a returned traveller from overseas.
NSW Health has urged the community to remain vigilant with evidence of the virus continuing to circulate.
NSW HEALTH ADVICE
– If you are unwell, stay in, get tested and isolate.
– 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 in situations where you cannot physically distance.