Coronavirus case confirmed in rural NSW town of Cootamundra

A rural town 400km from Sydney has had a confirmed local coronavirus infection, sparking fears the virus may be spreading in the community.

A positive coronavirus case has been discovered in the rural NSW town of Cootamundra.

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District said the person visited a private residence in the town on July 16 and that they had subsequently tested positive.

Household members have been identified as close contacts, and those people are in self-isolation and have been tested.

“No community risk has been identified at this time,” the local health district said in a statement.

A mobile testing clinic was set up at the Cootamundra Showground at 47 Pinkerton Road and will be open between 10am and 4pm.

People were urged to call ahead on 1800-831-099 to pre-register for an appointment. Walk-ins were also possible.

There were three possible exposure sites identified in the area.

Anyone who has been at the following places at the relevant times will be considered a close contact and should get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days:

• Gundagai Shell Coles Express, Thursday 8 July between 1.00am and 1.30am
• Jindera Shell, Saturday 10 July between 11.15am and 11.45am
  
• Hay Shell Roadhouse, Saturday 10 July between 7.30am – 8.00am