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COVID-19 virus fragments found in new sewage plants in northern Sydney
The New South Wales Government says COVID-19 virus fragments have been discovered in new sewage treatment plants in Sydney’s north.
Key points:
- Hornsby, Cowan and Asquith are among the affected suburbs
- There were also virus fragments in the Warriewood, Hornsby Heights and Brooklyn catchments
- Northern beaches residents have been allowed to use public outdoor playground equipment and natural swimming pools
The suburbs of Hornsby, Cowan and Asquith are among those affected by the latest findings.
NSW has recorded seven new local cases of COVID-19 — all linked to the northern beaches outbreak.
The state’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, says the new sewage detections are a timely reminder for people to continue to get tested.
“We have had…
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