A confirmed COVID-19 case that traveled through Blayney and Parkes to deliver pet food has also stopped at a popular truck stop outside of Bathurst, the Western NSW Local Health District has confirmed.
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Blayney residents are being told to travel to Orange and Bathurst to get tested for COVID-19 as regional NSW is warned to "stay vigilant" in light of another positive case travelling through the Central West.
A pet food courier who delivered goods to depots at Parkes and Blayney has since tested positive for COVID-19, it was confirmed at Premier Gladys Berejiklian's press conference on Sunday.
The Western NSW LHD also confirmed that case stopped at the BP truck stop at Raglan, at 39 Sydney Road, on the following dates.
- Tuesday 13 July, 7pm - 7.30pm
- Wednesday 14 July, 7pm - 7.45pm
- Thursday 15 July, 7.15pm - 7.45pm
- Friday 16 July, 7pm - 7.30pm
Anyone who was also at the venue during those times is being encouraged to get tested.
Western NSW Local Health District confirmed a drive-thru testing clinic will be set up from 2pm at Parkes, while anyone in Blayney hoping to get tested will need to travel to Bathurst or Orange and get tested at the drive-thru sites already in operation at Mount Panorama or the Orange Showground, respectively.
A drive-thru testing clinic will be set up in Blayney on Monday.
Deputy premier John Barilaro said there's been significant freight movement into areas like Parkes, Molong, Blayney and Orange since the lockdown in Sydney, and with cases now linked to some of those freight lines the leader of the Nationals has pleaded with regional NSW to "stay vigilant in the community".
There were 105 new cases announced at Sunday's press conference in Sydney, 27 of those new cases have been out in the community with infectious.
"It's important we protect regional NSW," Mr Barilaro said.
"My advice to regional NSW is to keep doing what we're doing.
Wear a mask, follow the rules and make sure the message to Sydney is clear: do not come to the regions at this time.
- Deputy premier John Barilaro
"We have a level of freedom in regional NSW we don't have in Sydney ... and we want to keep that.
"Wear a mask, follow the rules and make sure the message to Sydney is clear: do not come to the regions at this time."
The three men have been charged by NSW police after it was established the men, who were working as removalists, had travelled from West Hoxton to Figtree, before travelling to Molong, stopping in regional areas including South Bowenfels and Orange along the way.
It will be alleged three of the men travelled to Molong after being notified they had tested positive to COVID-19.
State Emergency Operations Controller, Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys said that sort of behaviour was "particularly disturbing" and stressed the penalties for such blatant flouting of current public health orders could land those offending fines of up to $11,000 and jail time.
"Despite the health advice they've left home and put people in regional NSW at risk," Mr Worboys said.
"There's a strong sense that country people won't tolerate this type of behaviour. It puts them at risk."
Testing sites in Blayney and Parkes are being established in both towns, from Sunday.
DRIVE-THRU TESTING CLINIC LOCATIONS
Parkes
- Location: Parkes Showground, entry via Victoria St
- Time 2.00pm - 5.00pm today (Sunday).
Blayney
- Anyone wanted a COVID-19 swab please travel to Orange (Orange Showground) or Bathurst (Mount Panorama) drive through testing clinics.
- A drive through clinic will be operating tomorrow morning in Blayney, more details to come.
Molong
- Location: Dr Ross Memorial Recreation Ground, Edward Street entrance
- Time: Sunday 8am to 4pm; Monday 8am - 4pm
- Testing is free and no appointment is required. People being tested should remain in their cars.
Orange
- Location: Orange Showground
- Time: Sunday 8am to 4pm; Monday 8am to 4pm
- Testing is free and no appointment is required. People being tested should remain in their cars.
Bathurst
- Location: Mount Panorama.
- Time: Sunday 8am to 4pm; Monday 8am to 4pm
- Testing is free and no appointment is required. People being tested should remain in their cars.
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