Castle Hill: COVID-19 in sewage fragments again

There are fears COVID-19 is spreading undetected in northwest Sydney after more fragments of the virus were detected – just days after the first alert by health authorities.

More fragments of COVID-19 have been found in sewage in Castle Hill as health authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and get tested for the mildest of symptoms.

Western Sydney Local Health District has issued an alert stating more fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected in the Castle Hill sewage network.

It comes three days since the first alert was issued at the same catchment.

Western Sydney Local Health District has issued an alert stating more fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been detected in the Castle Hill sewage network.

A new drive-through COVID-19 clinic has also opened at 32 Worcester Road in Rouse Hill on Monday.

The most recent sample was taken from a Castle Hill treatment plant which serves for more than 8000 residents in Glenhaven, Dural, Kenthurst, Kellyville and Castle Hill.

Health authorities urge the community to be “vigilant” and to get tested if they have any symptoms.

A new drive-through COVID-19 clinic has also opened at 32 Worcester Road in Rouse Hill on Monday.

The clinic is open 8am to 5pm daily.

Covid-19 detected in sewage. Picture: File

FULL LIST OF COVID-19 CLINICS IN THE AREA

Castle Hill Laverty

14 Kentwell Ave, Castle Hill. 8am-4pm

Cherrybrook Histopath drive-through

55 Coonara Ave, West Pennant Hills. 9am-4pm

Bella Vista Clinical Labs Pathology drive-through

Unit 104, 14 Lexington Drive. 8am-4pm

Carlingford drive-through, Murray Farm Reserve

71 Murray Farm Road. 9am-4pm

Castle Hill Respiratory Clinic

2/268 Old Northern Road. 3pm-5pm (appointment required)