NSW records no new cases

There were however eight cases in overseas travellers who are in hotel quarantine. NSW Health also confirmed seven cases reported over the weekend were believed to be linked to the Berala cluster in Sydney’s west. “Whole genome sequencing suggests the seven cases reported over the weekend are linked to the Berala cluster,” deputy chief health officer Jeremy McAnulty said in a video statement.

“Investigations and contact tracing are underway to establish the route of acquisition. While an epidemiological link has not yet been made, there is the possibility that others in the community may have the virus.”Medics are treating 97 patients sickened with COVID-19, one of whom is in intensive care, Dr McAnulty said. The new figures come as Victoria announced eased travel restrictions for certain parts of Sydney. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said on Monday that 25 out of 35 local government areas in Sydney would be moved off the list of so-called red zones. That means residents from those areas can travel to Victoria with a permit, although it will still be necessary to have a test upon arrival and self-isolate until a negative result is received. The areas of Sydney that remain red zones for Victorian travel purposes are Blacktown City, Canada Bay, Burwood, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield City, Inner West, Liverpool City, Parramatta City and Strathfield.