While the ACT has five active cases and has seen an increase in COVID-19 testing, no new cases have been confirmed in Goulburn.
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As of 11pm yesterday, July 12, 3485 tests had been undertaken throughout the Goulburn-Mulwaree region. This number includes tests undertaken at Goulburn District Hospital and pop-up clinics.
A total of 26 people have been tested in the past day with no positive results.
There have been 11 confirmed cases in the region to date with no change, no new/active cases in the past 24 hours. There are currently no active cases in the Goulburn Mulwaree region.
There are currently five active cases of coronavirus in Canberra, all linked to the Melbourne outbreak.
A spokesperson from the Southern NSW Local Health District said as a precaution the requirement for NSW residents returning from Melbourne hot spots to self-isolate for 14 days had been extended to anyone returning from Victoria.
They said heavy penalties and fines applied.
"Do not go to work or catch public transport until you are cleared of COVID-19," they said
"It is essential people follow directions they receive about home isolation and quarantine and maintain COVID-safe practices of physical distancing of 1.5 metres, cough or sneeze into their elbow, and regularly wash their hands.
"Anyone feeling unwell, even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat, is urged to self-isolate and seek testing."
If you're unwell - call the Southern NSW helpline 1800 999 880 (option 1) to speak to a registered nurse and to book a free COVID-19 test.
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