"Fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been detected in samples taken on Sunday, November 29 from the sewerage system that drains parts of Riverstone, Vineyard, Marsden Park, Shanes Park, Quakers Hill, Oakville, Box Hill, The Ponds, Rouse Hill, Nelson, Schofields and Colebee," a statement from NSW Health said.
NSW Health is calling on people in Sydney’s north-west to get tested if they have even the mildest COVID-19 symptoms. Steven Siewert
While detection of the virus in sewage samples could reflect the presence of cases diagnosed in recent weeks, NSW Health is concerned there could be other active cases in the local community in people who have not been tested and who might incorrectly assume their symptoms are just a cold.
NSW Health is urging those in the affected area to be aware of any symptoms of illness, and immediately isolate and get tested should even the mildest of symptoms appear.
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The state recorded its 25th consecutive day on Wednesday without a locally transmitted case.
"On the balance of probability, we probably have virtually eliminated community transmission," NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant said.
Despite the achievement of no community transmission for almost a month, Premier Gladys Berejiklian cautioned against complacency.
"Just because we haven't had any community transmission in the last 25 days doesn't mean we won't. In fact, I predict we will," Ms Berejiklian said.
"We can't allow complacency to creep in although it's difficult not to let that happen especially this time of year."
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The news comes as authorities announced the on Wednesday, which would see cricket crowds and major events, including the Sydney Festival, return.
The new rules, to apply from Monday, include a doubling of outdoor gatherings to 100 people and 5000 for outdoor events that are fenced, ticketed and seated, subject to the two square metre rule.
Residents in Sydney's south-west are on alert, urged to keep an eye out for coronavirus symptoms after traces of the virus were found in local sewage.
Last week, COVID-19 samples were detected in the Liverpool sewage treatment plant and promoted calls for those nearby to get tested.
The sewage program tests untreated sewage for fragments of COVID-19 at more than 60 sewage treatment plants across NSW. The testing can help health authorities provide early warnings of possible infections in an area.
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