In the Northern NSW Local health District (NNSWLHD), there were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in NNSWLHD to 8pm yesterday.

But, there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 who recently passed through the Wardell and Cabbage Tree Island areas.  

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NNSWLHD acting chief executive Lynn Weir said the person does not reside in the area, and has now been back in Sydney for several days.

"Initial investigations indicate that this case was infectious between 14 and 16 September in the Wardell and Cabbage Tree Island areas," Ms Weir said.

"Contact tracing is currently under way and this information will be provided as more details become available, including any exposure venues of public concern. 

"Contact tracing involves a detailed interview process, cross checking available electronic data from QR codes, CCTV footage or other channels.

"It also involves risk assessments of any potential exposure venues, and this can include investigating the number of people present at a venue, the physical environment, and whether masks, and physical distancing and hygiene practices were in place.  

"As a precautionary measure to help detect any potential transmission quickly, we are asking all members of the Cabbage Tree Island community to come forward for testing as soon as possible, even if they do not have symptoms of COVID-19."

People in Cabbage Tree Island will not need to isolate after getting their test if they

• Don’t have any symptoms 
• Don’t live with someone who has any symptoms 
• Haven’t been to a venue of concern at the specified time, and
• are not a household close contact of someone with COVID-19.  

"For all other areas across the District, we urge anyone with have even mild cold-like symptoms, to get tested and isolate until a negative result is received," Ms Weir said.

"We encourage members of the community to continue checking in and out of venues they attend, as this assists contact tracers to identify individuals and premises where there is a risk of transmission of COVID-19." 

For more information, please visit: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19