Warrigal has implemented further restrictions after a hospital construction worker tested positive for Covid in Goulburn.
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Contact tracing of the locations the contractor had visited is underway and until then the restrictions have been tightened to ensure the safety of the residents.
Craig Smith, executive leader - service integrated communities at Warrigal, confirmed that the restrictions similar to the ones that are in place in Illawara homes have been implemented in their Goulburn Care home.
"Only visitors permitted to enter the home are for end-of-life visits. If the restrictions continue past this week, visitors providing essential care services will also be allowed to come in and support their loved ones," Mr Smith said.
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"I apologise that we were not able to provide more notice of such changes, and particularly to any family members that were denied access yesterday, but due to the uncertainty of the current situation, we have prioritised the safety of the residents."
In the past two weeks, wearing a face mask and signing using a QR Code has been mandatory for the visitors of the Goulburn Care Home.
You can get in touch with the Warrigal local management team by calling them on 1800 927 744 or email warrigal@warrigal.com.au.
Meanwhile, NSW Health has listed Hungry Jacks at Marulan as a venue of concern after two positive COVID cases visited there on Saturday.
Anyone who visited the service centre at 15597 Hume Highway between 5pm and 5.30pm on Saturday, July 10 is regarded as a casual contact and is advised to immediately undertake a coronavirus test and isolate until a negative test is confirmed.
People are also advised to check the NSW Government website regularly as the list of venues of concern and relevant health advice are being updated as investigations continue.
Anyone with even the mildest of cold-like symptoms is urged to immediately come forward for testing and isolate until a negative result is received.
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