NSW Health’s sewage surveillance program has detected fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 at treatment plants and sewage networks in Burwood Beach (sampled 21 April), Allambie Heights (sampled 22 April) and Merimbula (sampled 21 April). 
For more details visit: nsw.gov.au/covid-19/lates…
These positive sewage results may indicate the presence of people who have recently recovered from COVID-19, as they can continue to shed fragments of the virus for several weeks after recovery.
These positive sewage results may indicate the presence of people who have recently recovered from COVID-19, as they can continue to shed fragments of the virus for several weeks after recovery.
However, NSW Health is concerned that they could signal undetected cases in the community, and asks people in these areas to be alert for any cold-like symptoms that could signal COVID 19, including sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever or headache.
If symptoms appear, please isolate and get tested immediately, and remain isolated until a negative result is received.
There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic, visit: nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-t… or contact your GP.
There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic, visit: nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-t… or contact your GP.
For more information on the NSW Sewage Surveillance Program, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/cov…
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