A Wallsend service station is the second COVID-19 exposure site to be declared in the Hunter, following Sydney’s recent outbreak.
Anyone who attended the westbound Coles Express service station at 14 Thomas Street in Wallsend between 2.45pm and 3pm on Saturday 17 July is a casual contact who must immediately get tested and self-isolate until a negative result is received.
The service station has been deep cleaned and is now back open for business.
It’s believed two removalists, who were moving a family from Sydney to Newcastle and stopped off at the petrol station, have now both tested positive to coronavirus.
The family they helped move are now in isolation for the next 14 days and have been tested.
Hunter New England Public Health Controller Dr David Durrheim says it’s important the community remains vigilant and complies with current restrictions.
“Anyone who has experienced fever or the recent onset of respiratory symptoms, including a cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, sore throat, or loss of taste and smell, should seek testing immediately and isolate until a negative result is returned,” Dr Durrheim said.
