A NSW health official has made a shocking allegation about a Sydney couple who have tested positive for coronavirus, claiming they did not isolate while awaiting their results.
Sydney was put on high alert on Wednesday after a 45-year-old man, who transports international airline staff from the airport, tested positive to coronavirus.
Shortly after, a couple, aged in their 60s and 70s from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, also tested positive to the virus.
The couple’s diagnosis left health authorities scrambling, with warnings issued to those who visited a handful of venues to get tested and isolate.
Speaking to The Australian, a health official, not permitted to speak publicly, alleged the couple did don’t isolate.
“They took a long time to track down,” the official said.
The three infections are NSW’s first cases of community transmission since December 3.
People who have attended the following venues are considered close contacts and should get tested immediately and isolate for 14 days – even if they receive a negative result:
The Palm Beach female change rooms on Sunday, December 13 between 9 and 9:15 am
Coast Palm Beach Cafe on Sunday, December 13 between 10 and 11am
Avalon Bowlo on Sunday, December 13 between 3 and 5 pm
Sneaky Grind Cafe, Avalon Beach on Monday, December 14 between 10:30 am and 11am
People who visited the following venues should tested and isolate until they receive a negative result:
Woolworths Avalon Beach on Sunday, December 13 between 3 and 5 pm
Oliver’s Pie, Careel Shopping Village, Avalon Beach on Monday, December 14 between 9 and 9:15am
