Central Coast COVID-19: Authorities warning commuters after coast man tests positive
A Central Coast man who travelled by train from Woy Woy to Sydney earlier this week has tested positive to COVID-19, prompting local health authorities to issue a warning to commuters. Here are the train services he caught.
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Central Coast commuters are being urged to be on alert for COVID-19 symptoms after a local resident who travelled from Woy Woy to Sydney this week tested positive.
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has confirmed the positive COVID-19 result of a coast man in his 50s, who is now in isolation.
“The man’s household contacts have tested negative for COVID-19 and are also in home isolation,” a CCLHD spokeswoman said.
“The source of infection is a previously reported cluster in Sydney CBD. The train journeys are the only risk locations identified. There are no other exposure sites identified on the Central Coast.”
CCLHD has issued a warning to commuters who have travelled on the following services to be on the look out for symptoms.
Monday, August 24
■ Sydney-bound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.49am, arriving Wynyard station at
8.05am
■ Northbound train, departing Town Hall station at 5.31pm, arriving Woy Woy station at 6.54pm
Tuesday 25 August
■ Sydney-bound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.49am, arriving Gordon station at 7.36am
■ Northbound train, departing Hornsby station at 7.53am, arriving Woy Woy station at 8.28am
“Anyone who travelled on these train services is considered a casual contact and is being urged to monitor for symptoms,” the CCLHD spokeswoman said.
“Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately and self-isolate until they receive the result. Anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath is urged to get tested.”
A walk-in COVID-19 testing clinic has been established at the Woy Woy Hospital kiosk, on Ocean Beach Road, and will operate from Friday August 28 to Thursday September 3 between 8.30am to 4pm.
Central Coast Local Health District also provides COVID-19 testing at:
Gosford Hospital – 75 Holden Street. People are encouraged to book ahead on 4320 5055 although walk-in appointments are accepted.
Wyong Hospital COVID Clinic – Building C (opposite the Health Services Building). People are encouraged to book ahead on 4394 9200 although walk-in appointments are also accepted.