Western Australia has announced three new COVID-19 cases with Public Health Services urging anyone in Tasmania who has spent time in Western Australia to check the locations list.
A security guard working in a quarantine facility tested positive while two of his household contacts also tested positive.
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Public Health Services will be contacting anyone in Tasmania who has recently spent time in Western Australia to see if they have visited the locations which were visited by the three COVID positive cases.
The list of locations currently includes:
- Masjid Al Taqwa mosque at Mirrabooka on April 30 between 1.15pm and 2pm
- Coles at Prime West Northlands Shopping Centre at Balcatta on April 29 between 4.30pm and 5.15pm
- Agha Juice cafe at Joondanna on April 28 between 6.50pm and 8pm
- Smokemart in Prime West Northlands Shopping Centre at Balcatta on April 28 between 1.30pm and 3.15pm
- Northlands Fresh at Prime West Northlands Shopping Centre at Balcatta on April 28 between 1.30pm and 3.15pm
- Spudshed at Stirling on April 28 between 1.30am and 2.30am
- Swan Taxi Victoria Park on April 27 between 1.50pm and 2.45pm
The current health advice is if anyone in Tasmania has visited these locations at the times listed, they should self-isolate immediately. Anyone in this situation is asked to contact the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738 after 8am on Sunday 2 May for further advice.
People intending to travel to Tasmania from Western Australia should also check the location list and advise the Western Australian Coronavirus Information Helpline if they have visited a listed area.
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Adam Daunt
Sports reporter at The Examiner. Focus on basketball and netball but occasionally rolls the arm over for some cricket coverage in the summer. Previously from Adelaide with a stint in Byron Bay. Get in touch: adam.daunt@examiner.com.au.
Sports reporter at The Examiner. Focus on basketball and netball but occasionally rolls the arm over for some cricket coverage in the summer. Previously from Adelaide with a stint in Byron Bay. Get in touch: adam.daunt@examiner.com.au.
