WNSWLHD COVID-19 Update

Mar 27

by

Kate Fotheringham on 3/27/2020 11:12 AM

The Western NSW Local Health District has confirmed that a staff member undertaking work at Bathurst Hospital has recently tested positive for COVID-19.

The staff member has also performed work at Dubbo Hospital but was not considered to be infectious at that time.

Staff at Bathurst Hospital who are considered to have been in close contact with the doctor have been asked to self-quarantine and will receive daily wellness checks.

Staff and patients who may be considered to be at risk are being contacted by the public health team.

As of 8.00am Friday 27 March, the Western NSW Local Health District has 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19.