BY JARROD MELMETH
UPDATE:
Public Health Controller Dr David Durrheim has confirmed the tree loppers were door knocking during their time in the area and failed to keep record of their movements.
The workers are from Sau Tree Services in Sydney and were in the Hunter between August 15 - August 31 and have since tested positive to COVID-19.
Hunter New England Health is urging anyone who came into contact with these workers to get tested, isolate and contact the Public Health team on 1300 066 055.
EARLIER:
Health authorities are scrambling to trace the movements of tree loppers who travelled from Sydney to the Hunter for work.
Hunter New England Health says workers from the Sau Tree Services in Sydney worked in the Hunter between August 15 - August 31 and have since tested positive to COVID-19.
Anyone who used the business for their services between the dates above is being urged to get tested, isolate and contact the Public Health Unit.
An exposure site has also been listed at Charlestown Medical and Dental Centre which was visited by the workers on August 23 from 9am - 10am. Close contacts for the site have been contacted. Anyone who hasn't been contacted and was at the centre between those times is a casual contact and must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.
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| Pictured: Charlestown Medical & Dental Centre Image: Google Maps |
