Coronavirus NSW: Infected person took class at Fitness First Kings Cross

Fitness First in Kings Cross has undergone a deep clean after a person with COVID-19 took a class there last week.

Fitness First in Kings Cross has undergone a deep clean after a person with COVID-19 took a class there last week.

The gym in Potts Point, which has been placed on high alert amid a cluster of new cases, said the infected person took the class last Monday.

“Fitness First Kings Cross was made aware by the NSW Health Department that an individual who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19 visited its Kings Cross club on July 20 to attend a class only, and did not use the gym floor or facilities,” a Fitness First spokesperson said in a statement.

“NSW Health has already contacted those members that have been identified as being in close contact with the person diagnosed with COVID-19.

“Fitness First Kings Cross has followed all the NSW Health recommendations and guidelines in relation to this matter, including providing them with the details of all members who are required to self-isolate as a result of being in contact with the member.

“Fitness First has been advised that all members who are required to self-isolate have been contacted and no other members, staff or visitors to the club are at risk.

“The club has undergone a process of deep cleaning in addition to increased daily cleaning that has been taking place since the club reopened in June. The club remains open and safe for all those visiting.”

The spokesperson did not say how many people were in the class.

The gym has been deep cleaned and reopened. Picture: Christian Gilles

It comes as residents in the exclusive inner-city suburb are placed on high alert after a cluster of COVID-19 cases emerged in the area, linked to both The Apollo and Thai Rock restaurants.

NSW chief health officer Kerry Chant urged anyone who lives in or has visited Potts Point recently to monitor for coronavirus symptoms.

“All people who live in or have visited the Potts Point area in the past two weeks should get tested if they have any symptoms of COVID-19, however minimal,” she said on Tuesday.

Fourteen new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm on Monday, NSW Health said in its daily update today, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 3510.

There were 16,009 tests reported in the 24-hour reporting period, compared with 22,032 in the previous 24 hours.

One of the new cases was a staff member at The Apollo. Another new case was linked to Thai Rock, bringing the total there to three.

“Everyone who attended The Apollo restaurant at Potts Point from Thursday July 23 to Saturday July 25 is being asked to quarantine for 14 days after their visit,” NSW Health said. “Any diners who develop symptoms should be tested.”

Fifty-one people have died from COVID-19 in NSW. There are currently 101 cases being treated by NSW Health, five of those in intensive care with one on a ventilator.

In NSW, 2800 people are known to have recovered from the virus.

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