"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."
Meanwhile, the confirmation of the locally-acquired case - a man in his twenties - brought 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."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.Meanwhile, a doctor in Melbourne, who had no symptoms is among eight new cases in the state.
Authorities are checking anybody he might have come into contact with at Lilydale Medical Clinic, Croydon Family Practice and Cedars Medical Clinic, Coburg.
Probably went to a mass gathering during an pandemic..
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