COVID-19 detected in Castle Hill sewage, warning for residents

There are fears COVID-19 is spreading undetected in northwest Sydney after traces of the virus were detected in sewage at a nearby treatment plant.

COVID-19 has been detected in sewage in Castle Hill as health authorities urge residents to get tested if they have any symptoms.

Western Sydney Local Health District issued an alert on Monday morning after fragments of the virus was detected in routine sewage testing in Castle Hill.

Health authorities urge residents to get tested if they have any symptoms.

It comes amid a number of new cases in Victoria. Pictured is a member of COVID testing team arriving at a Victorian aged care facility. Picture: David Crosling

The sample was taken from a Castle Hill treatment plant which serves for more than 8,000 residents in Glenhaven, Dural, Kenthurst, Kellyville and Castle Hill.

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

The clinic is open 8am to 5pm daily yet will be open to 6pm today (Monday June 7) due to the positive detection.

Health authorities urge anyone with cold-like symptoms – including a runny nose, headache, or fever – to get tested immediately and to isolate until a negative result is received.

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

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)