41 year old male who recently returned home from a trip abroad has tested positive in Murrumbidgee Health District

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) confirms the first case of COVID-19 in the Murrumbidgee, in the Border region.
One positive result has been returned from 538 people tested for COVID-19 in MLHD.
NSW Health has advised that a 41 year old male who recently returned home from a trip abroad has tested positive. The patient has been interviewed to identify his travel paths and potential contacts and anyone who has been in contact with this patient will be notified.
The patient is in self isolation and has taken measures to ensure he does not transmit the virus.

MLHD appeals to members of the public to practice hand hygiene and social distancing as these remain the most effective ways to reduce transmission of the virus. Reducing contact between people unless absolutely necessary, especially those in our population who may be more vulnerable
or susceptible to the illness because of age or weakened immunity, is critical to slowing the spread and impact of COVID-19.
MLHD Advises: The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, sore throat and dry cough. Symptoms will generally appear 3-4 days after exposure to the virus but can be up to 14 days later.
Members of the public are advised to minimise travel, increase personal awareness around hand hygiene and practice social distancing.
Anyone who believes they have may have contracted the COVID-19 virus (ie: who are returned travellers, or who have come in contact with a confirmed case and are showing symptoms: fever, sore throat, dry cough and shortness of breath) are advised in the first instance to:
 Call the free-call coronavirus hotline 1800 022 222 and receive advise on the best course of action depending on your symptoms and risks. Medical staff will direct people to the nearest hospital or respiratory clinic, or advise them to stay home and self-monitor, or contact their GP, or
 Contact your GP to arrange an appointment (let GP practice know in advance if you have symptoms) or  Call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 831 099 for assessment (7.00 am – 11.00 pm)