NSW COVID cases rise to 225

NSW Health reported another 31 locally acquired COVID cases, taking the total to 225.

NSW recorded 31 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, of which 27 are linked to previously confirmed cases. pic.twitter.com/Uiwda2a5SQ

— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) July 2, 2021

Key points as follows:

• Of today’s 31 new locally acquired cases, 11 were in isolation throughout their infectious periods. A further 3 cases were in isolation for part of their infectious periods. 12 cases were infectious in the community. Five cases remain under investigation.
• Eight of the cases reported today are associated with a healthcare worker announced Wednesday, June 30. This means a total of ten cases, including the first healthcare worker announced, are now linked. Nine of these cases are healthcare or aged care workers.
• More than 390 staff and patients have been identified as close contacts to date, with investigations into the source of the first case’s infection and contact tracing ongoing.
• One new case today is linked to the West Hoxton birthday party. This brings the total number of cases acquired through the birthday party to 42, including 27 people who acquired their infection at the party and 15 subsequent contacts.
• Three new cases are linked to Lyfe Café Bondi Beach. The total number of cases linked to this venue is now 28, seven of whom acquired their infection at the café and 21 of whom were subsequent contacts.
• There were no new cases linked to the Great Ocean Foods seafood wholesaler in Marrickville. The total number of cases linked to this location remains at 19, including 13 who acquired their infections at the premises and six subsequent contacts.
• One new case was linked to Joh Bailey Double Bay. The total number of cases linked to Joh Bailey is now 14, including nine people who acquired their infection at the salon and five subsequent contacts.

Here’s how NSW’s current outbreak is tracking versus the prior two outbreaks:

Worrying trend.

Elsewhere, QLD reported three new locally acquired COVID infections, taking the total active cases to 20.

In response, the QLD Government has extended the lockdown in Brisbane and Moreton Bay until 6pm 3 July. However, the lockdown will end at 6pm tonight for the remainder of the state.