Following the announcement of two positive COVID-19 cases in Merimbula this morning, a list of venues of concern has been released for the Bega region.

The Deputy Premier of NSW John Barilaro said earlier today that the confirmed cases meant that the Bega region would not be exiting lockdown on 10 September.

“Since 8pm we have been given notice of two more cases, both in Merimbula,” said Mr Barilaro.

“That’s why in the south of the state, the Bega region, we continue to have these stay at home orders.”

The Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) have also revealed that fragments of the COVID-19 virus have been found in the Moruya sewage system in the last 48 hours and are encouraging the community to get tested if they have even the mildest of symptoms.

The SNSWLHD say anyone who attended the following venues at the times listed is a casual contact and must get tested and isolate immediately.

Venues of concern in the Bega region

• Merimbula: Merimbula Medical Centre, 77 Merimbula Drive on Tuesday 7 September from 10.30am to 11.30am
• Merimbula: Main Street Medical – Vaccination clinic ONLY on Friday 3 September from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
• Merimbula: Sapphire Cellars, 5 Park Street on Thursday 2 September from 11.50am to 12pm
• Merimbula: Cranky’s Cafe, 33 Ocean Drive on Tuesday 31 August from 3.25pm to 3.40pm
• Pambula: Auto One, 9 Toallo Street on Friday 3 September from 3.30pm to 4.30pm
• Pambula: Mitre 10, 10 Toallo Street on Wednesday 1 September from 7.15am to 7.45am
• Tura Beach: Woolworths, Tura Beach Drive on Sunday 5 September from 11.30am to 11.45am
• Tura Beach: Woolworths, Tura Beach Drive on Friday 3 September from 11.50am to 12pm
• Tura Beach: Woolworths, Tura Beach Drive on Thursday 2 September from 1pm to 1.30pm and 3.30pm to 4.45pm
• Tura Beach: Harvey Norman, 1 Tura Beach Drive on Tuesday 7 September from 9.30am to 10.30am
• Tura Beach: Harvey Norman, 1 Tura Beach Drive on Monday 6 September from 9.30am to 4pm
• Tura Beach: Harvey Norman, 1 Tura Beach Drive on Sunday 5 September from 9.30am to 4pm
• Eden: Caltex, 159 Imlay Street on Wednesday 1 September from 3.25pm to 3.40pm

Click here for information on where to get tested in NSW.

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