NSW Health has warned that a man who tested positive to Covid-19 visited two shops in Silverwater while potentially infectious.
He visited Joe’s Barbeques & Heating at 142 Silverwater Road and Tucker Barbecues at 138 Silverwater Road, on Saturday May 1, 1-1.45pm.
Urgent investigations into the source of the infection and contact tracing are underway.
It is understood the man in his 50s has not travelled overseas in recent times and he does not work in a hotel quarantine, border or health role.
The man underwent testing yesterday (Tuesday, May 4) and returned a positive result today (Wednesday, May 5). This case will be included in tomorrow’s numbers.
Genome sequencing is underway, with results expected in the next 24 hours.
Close contacts are being urgently contacted, tested and isolating. The man visited a number of venues while potentially infectious.
Anyone who attended one of the following venues at the times specified is asked to immediately get tested and isolate until NSW Health provides further information.
This advice applies to everyone, including those people who may have been partially or fully vaccinated.
This list of venues of concern will be updated regularly as investigations continue. People are urged to check the NSW Health website regularly: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates
There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics or contact your GP.
