It’s one of several local venues that are concerning NSW Health, prompting further calls for anyone who has even the mildest of symptoms to get tested. There have been 312 locally acquired cases reported since June 16.
Anyone who was at Auburn Central on Monday, June 28, should immediately go into isolation and get tested.
“If you have been there at any time (on June 28), I want you to immediately stop and stay, while we assess that venue. That means please immediately go into isolation, get a test and await further advice,” she said.
Mayor Steve Christou says Auburn Central is a vibrant town centre and it is unfortunate that it has been identified as an area of concern.
“I was at the testing clinic (last week) and I thank everyone who came out to get tested and even queued up in the rain to get tested,” he said.
“With that kind of commitment, we’re sure to get on top of this quickly.
“We have a multi-lingual community so having interpreters at testing sites is great to see. There’s also a lot of resources available in many languages, which will ensure vital information can reach all residents, regardless of their background.”
Testing is free and no booking or GP referral is required. Arabic, Dari and Chinese interpreters are on site at this clinic.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she knows “everybody is keen to know what is going to happen beyond Friday‘s lockdown, as am I, but what I can tell you with certainty is that the next couple of days will be absolutely critical”.
She has asked everyone to remain vigilant and get tested “no matter how mild the symptoms”.
As of Monday, the Service NSW QR code will also be mandatory at all workplaces and retail businesses.
Minister for Digital and Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said expanding the mandate would give NSW Health contact tracers real-time access to QR code data from a greater number of venues including supermarkets, retail stores, gyms and offices.
“There is no excuse not to check-in everywhere you can – businesses and customers all have a part to play to keep NSW safe,” Mr Dominello said.
Businesses that fail to comply with the new health order requirements may be subject to fines and in case of flagrant breaches, temporary closure orders.
Full of list of case locations and testing sites, visit health.nsw.gov.au.
