NSW has detected no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases for a thirteenth day, but health authorities are urging members of the public to not let down their guard.
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Dr Michael Douglas from NSW Health said the lack of known cases did not necessarily mean the coronavirus was not in the community.
"While NSW has now seen 13 days without a locally acquired case of COVID-19, the virus may still be circulating in the community among people with mild or no symptoms," Dr Douglas said.
"We've previously seen successive days of no local cases, only to see cases re-emerge."
In the 24 hours to 8pm Friday, two travellers from overseas tested positive for COVID-19.
This brings the total number of cases of the virus found in NSW to 4912.
More than 10,500 tests were conducted in those 24 hours, and Dr Douglas reiterated the importance of anyone with possible COVID-19 symptoms - such as a runny nose, scratchy throat, cough, or fever - to come forward for testing.
"Everyone who comes forward for testing is playing... an important role in helping to contain the spread of COVID-19," he said.
Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
