NSW Health is investigating a locally-acquired case of COVID-19 – a man in his twenties – as four new infections were confirmed throughout the state.
It brings an end to the state’s two-week streak of having no recorded community-transmitted infections.
“It is understood this case did not attend any recent mass gathering, including protests,” NSW Health said in a statement.
Other newly-confirmed cases include a teacher from Sydney’s eastern suburbs, who was already revealed on Friday to have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The case caused Rose Bay Public School to be closed on Friday, but authorities are investigating whether it is an older infection.
“The date of infection is still to be determined and this case may be an older infection,” NSW Health said.
“The source of infection is also being investigated. As a precaution, all close contacts of this case are being identified and advised of the need to isolate and monitor for symptoms.”
Two other cases confirmed were travellers in hotel quarantine.
“The virus may still be circulating in the community. People with mild symptoms or those who show no obvious symptoms can unknowingly pass it to others,” NSW Health said.
It follows two days of record testing in the state, with 14,127 tests carried out in the latest 24-hour reporting period.
There have been 3119 cases of coronavirus in NSW with 47 people currently being treated. None are in intensive care.
Australian Associated Press