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The MLHD has confirmed that a Wagga location is one of two places of concern for Covid-19 after two drivers wagga on Wednesday 25th, each on Wednesday 25th August, between 7:30 and 11:00 Trucks on Hammond Avenue is considered close contact and should be tested immediately and self-isolating for 14 days. This company has a COVID-19 business security plan that has helped minimize the risk to customers. 2IC at Wagga Trucks Olivia Murray confirmed that all employees present during the exposure were tested today and are isolating themselves pending the results. In a statement, Ms. Murray confirmed that the drivers had been stopped for a minor repair and that all Covid measures were strictly adhered to. “On Wednesday, August 25, between 7.30 a.m. and 11 a.m. [two] Truck drivers introduced their truck to our store, ”said Ms. Murray. “The repair was quite minor and the truck was repaired in our parking lot.” “Both drivers entered the building once to use the toilet at the time of entry. The drivers then returned outside and had NO contact with the public. “The truck was disinfected before work started and our employees adhered to our strict guidelines. We couldn’t be more proud of the way this case was handled by our staff and how contact was minimized and disinfection was carried out. ”IN OTHER NEWS: A second exposure was on August 25th at 4:30 pm at the IOR Petroleum in Gundagai, although public health has indicated that there is minimal risk at this stop as drivers pay contactless at the unmanned gas station. The MLHD has confirmed that drivers are now isolating themselves outside of the district. The Public Health Department will be in contact with anyone who has visited this venue to assess the risk to staff and to determine if anyone has had close contact with the case. SMS messages are sent to people who have checked in with the QR code. Former Wagga Mayor Greg Conkey said the news of exposure was “disappointing,” but not surprising, and anyone with the mildest symptoms in town should get on for the test as soon as possible. He warned that the few participants in our local Covid test centers today are not a good sign. “My suggestion to everyone is really to get tested if they have any signs,” he said. “I drove past the visitor information center [testing site] this morning and i couldn’t see a lot of people there. If anyone has any signs, please get tested and self-isolate. “Test clinic opening hours have been expanded across the region. For a full list of clinics and opening hours, see below. Gundagai Saturday, August 28th 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. (no appointment required)) Wagga Wagga Equex Center (Drive Thru) Saturday, August 28th, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (no advance notice required) Sunday, August 29, 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (no advance booking required) Wagga Wagga 84-86 Murray Street Saturday, August 28th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (booking via MLHD Hotline 1800 831 099) Sunday, August 29th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (booking via MLHD Hotline 1800 831 099) Griffith 39 Yambil Street Saturday, August 28th 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (Book via MLHD Hotline 1800 831 099) Sunday, August 29th 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (Book via MLHD Hotline 1800 831 099) the district visiting sites in Temora and Bekom tested negative for COVID-19 The man traveled dur ch cities in the district visiting places in Temora and Bekom. Places were identified as places of concern and people who had visited those places during that time were asked to come forward for testing. Our journalists work hard to provide the community with local, breaking news. Here’s how you can still access our trusted content:
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August 28, 2021 – 12:00 p.m.
Covid-positive drivers stopped at the Wagga Trucks exposure point for “minor repairs”
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Two drivers who crossed the region on Wednesday 25 August tested positive for Covid-19, with a location in Wagga considered to be close contact.
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The MLHD has confirmed that a Wagga location is one of two places of concern for Covid-19 after two drivers reported Wednesday Jan.
Anyone visiting Wagga Trucks on Hammond Avenue between 7:30 am and 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 25th, is considered close contact and should get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days.
This company has a COVID-19 business security plan that has helped minimize the risk to customers.
Wagga Trucks on Hammond Avenue was listed as an exposure site. Image: Emma Hillier
2IC at Wagga Trucks Olivia Murray confirmed that all employees present during the exposure were tested today and are isolating themselves pending the results.
In a statement, Ms. Murray confirmed that the drivers had been stopped for a minor repair and that all Covid measures were strictly adhered to.
“On Wednesday, August 25, between 7.30 a.m. and 11 a.m. [two] Truck drivers presented their truck to our store, “Ms. Murray said.” The repair was quite minor and the truck was fixed in our parking lot. “
“Both drivers entered the building once to use the toilet. Our camera recordings show how they disinfected their hands when entering. The drivers then returned outside and had NO contact with the public.
“The truck was disinfected before work started and our employees adhered to our strict guidelines. We couldn’t be more proud of the way this case was handled by our staff and how contact was minimized and disinfection was carried out. “
A second exposure was sighted on August 25 at 4:30 a.m. at IOR Petroleum in Gundagai, although public health advised that there is minimal risk at this stop as drivers pay contactlessly at the unmanned gas station.
The MLHD has confirmed that drivers are now isolating themselves outside of the district.
The Public Health Department will be in contact with anyone who has visited this venue to assess the risk to staff and to determine if anyone has had close contact with the case. SMS messages are sent to people who have checked in with the QR code.
Wagga Mayor Greg Conkey issued a serious warning after Wagga Trucks was listed as a Covid exposure site. Image: Emma Hillier
Wagga Mayor Greg Conkey said the news of exposure was “disappointing,” but not surprising, and anyone with the mildest symptoms in town should report for a test as soon as possible.
He warned that the few participants in our local Covid test centers today are not a good sign.
“My suggestion to everyone is really to get tested if they have any signs,” he said. “I drove past the visitor information center [testing site] this morning and i couldn’t see a lot of people there. If people have any signs, please get tested and isolate yourself. “
The opening times of the test clinics have been extended to the entire region. A full list of clinics and opening times can be found below.
Saturday, August 28th, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (no advance notice required)
Wagga Wagga Equex Center (transit)
Saturday, August 28th 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (no appointment required)
Sunday, August 29, 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (no advance booking required)
Wagga Wagga 84-86 Murray Street
Saturday August 28th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (booking via MLHD hotline 1800 831 099) Sunday August 29th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (booking via MLHD hotline 1800 831 099)
Griffith Yambil Street 39
Saturday August 28th 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (booking via MLHD hotline 1800 831 099) Sunday August 29th 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (booking via MLHD hotline 1800 831 099)
The announcement comes after the MLHD confirmed that a man believed to be a positive Covid case, who traveled through towns in the district and visited locations in Temora and Bekom, tested negative for COVID-19 became.
The man traveled through towns in the district and visited places in Temora and Bekom. Places were identified as places of concern and people who had visited those places during that time were asked to come forward for testing.
Our journalists work hard to provide the community with local, breaking news. Here’s how you can still access our trusted content:
