Travellers in NT urged to get tested after three local cases in WA
NT Health has urged travellers from WA who’ve been to a number of locations, including three shopping centres and a mosque, to get tested. SEE THE FULL LIST.
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NT Health has urged recent arrivals from Western Australia to get tested if they’ve visited a number of exposure sites in Greater Perth.
It comes after WA premier Mark McGowan revealed a hotel quarantine worker and two housemates tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.
Among the listed exposure sites are a mosque, three shopping centres and a cinema.
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Acting chief health officer Dr Charles Pain said the situation was “still emerging” and was now directing anyone who visited the exposure sites from April 27 to get tested and self-isolate until they return a negative test.
“At this time we are taking all necessary precautions in regards to the COVID-19 exposure sites while we continue to monitor and assess the situation across WA,” Dr Pain said in a statement on Saturday night.
“The situation could change at any time and I urge everyone to continue to stay updated with the latest information, particularly those looking to undertake interstate travel,” he said.
Mr McGowan updated the media on Sunday, saying there had been no further cases reported.
Despite saying there was no need at present for a second lockdown, the WA premier has implemented new measures such as shutting down nightclubs and banning crowds at the AFL derby this weekend.
EXPOSURE SITES FROM LATEST PERTH OUTBREAK:
Nollamara: Pharmacy 777 – 84 Hillsborough Drive
30/04/2021
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Mirrabooka: Mirrabooka Mosque: Masjid Al Taqwa
30/04/2021
1.15pm – 2.00pm
Madeley: Puma – 186 Wanneroo Rd
30/04/2021
11.45am – 12.15pm
Banksia Grove: Liberty Fuel, corner of Porrecta link and Pinjar Rd
30/04/2021
10.00am – 10.30am
Wanneroo: Brookside Medical Centre
30/04/2021 8.00am – 9.00am
Nollamara: Pharmacy 777 – 84 Hillsborough Drive
29/04/2021
6.00pm – 7.00pm
Balcatta: Coles – Prime West Northlands Shopping Centre
29/04/2021
4.30pm – 5.15pm
Scarborough: Caltex – 74 Scarborough Beach Rd
29/04/2021
1.15pm – 1.45pm
Victoria Park: All Night Pizza Cafe
28/04/2021
10.00pm – 12.00am
Joondanna: Agha Juice cafe
28/04/2021
6.50pm – 8.00pm
Morley: Event Cinemas – Galleria Shopping Centre
28/04/2021
6.45pm – 7.15pm
Balcatta: Coles – Prime West Northlands Shopping Centre
28/04/2021
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Balcatta: Smokemart – Prime West Northlands Shopping Centre,
28/04/2021
1.30pm – 3.15pm
Balcatta: Northlands Fresh – Prime West Northlands Shopping Centre
28/04/20211.30pm – 3.15pm
Westminster: Spudshed – Stirling Shopping Centre
28/04/20211.30am – 2.30am
Westminster: Spudshed – Stirling Shopping Centre27/04/2021 5.15pm – 6.00pm
Victoria Park: Swan Taxi Victoria Park27/04/20211.50pm – 2.45pm
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