Canberra has recorded its first coronavirus case in more than 100 days

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Canberra has recorded a new coronavirus case for the first time in more than 100 days.

The new case is a man in his 70s and a returned overseas traveller, ACT Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerryn Coleman said in a press conference."He flew into Sydney International Airport, and travelled to Canberra on a private vehicle.Gatherings of up to 200 people are currently allowed in Canberra, with several workplaces commencing a return to work plan.

Local residents or weekend visitors showing even mild symptoms should immediately isolate and get tested and remain in isolation until a negative result is received."NSW Health is urgently undertaking investigations, which include reviewing lists of all those known to have had the virus who attended or worked at the race.""We are managing to keep the rate of community transmission very low in NSW with just one overnight," Ms Berejiklian said.

" the grand final this week, 40,000 to 45,000 people hugging, shouting, spitting, high-fiving - it's just the inconsistency of it," Mr Houston told Sydney radio 2GB.

 

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