There were three COVID-19 cases with known sources of transmission recorded in the Hawkesbury local government area (LGA) to 8pm last night (Sunday, July 11), NSW Health reported.
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It came as NSW recorded 112 new local COVID-19 cases, marking the worst day of the Greater Sydney outbreak yet.
Of those new cases, 34 were in the community while infectious.
Speaking at a press conference this morning, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that number had to get to "close to zero" before the lockdown could end.
"Given where the numbers are it's almost impossible for us to get out of the lockdown Friday," she told reporters.
Her message to the community was not to go to work "unless you absolutely know you do not have the virus."
"Do not go to your medical centre, a pharmacist or your GP if you have symptoms," Ms Berejiklian said.
"If you have symptoms, your first stop should be a COVID test, and stay home until you get a result.
"We don't want to run the risk of people with symptoms going to work or a medical centre while infectious."
There were more than 48,000 tested in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday.
Ms Berejiklian said anyone between 40 and 60 who wants AstraZeneca could now get it at NSW Health sites.
Pharmacists would also come on board shortly to begin administering the vaccine.
NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant reminded people not to mix with other households, including family members who you don't live with you.
"The only people we want you to interact with are those people that usually reside in your home," she said.
According to the NSW Health website, in the Penrith LGA there are currently six COVID-19 cases, with two from an unknown source.
There are five in Blacktown with one from an unknown source, 13 from known sources in The Hills Shire and none in the Blue Mountains to 8pm last night.
To date, there have been 6,922 COVID-19 tests in the Hawkesbury at a rate of 103 tests per 1,000 people.
During today's press conference, Ms Berejiklian foreshadowed more NSW Government support for businesses affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
Over the weekend, NSW Health published health advice for anyone who attended Barbeques Galore at 2/120 Mulgoa Road, Penrith from 2:30pm to 3:45pm on Tuesday, July 6. Anyone who attended this venue is a close contact and must immediately get tested and self-isolate for 14 days regardless of the result, and call 1800 943 553 unless they have already been contacted by NSW Health.
For the latest updates on COVID-19 in NSW, go to https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/latest-updates.aspx
For case locations by LGA, go to https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-nsw.aspx
Sarah Falson
Daily Liberal journalist. I love telling people's stories. Get in touch at sarah.falson@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Daily Liberal journalist. I love telling people's stories. Get in touch at sarah.falson@austcommunitymedia.com.au
