The child’s parent reportedly works at the same hospital as an infected doctor in Ryde. The 53-year-old doctor tested positive to coronavirus on Monday and since then NSW health has been trying to work out how many people he’s been in contact with.
The 16-year-old boy's diagnosis prompted the Year 11 student's school, Epping Boys High School, to shut down for the day as a precaution. All staff and students have been asked to self-isolate this weekend and carefully monitor for any symptoms of the virus. Meanwhile, a second worker at the ‘Dorothy Henderson Lodge’ aged care facility has tested positive for coronavirus. The nursing home now has four infected residents.
Wow this is happening the world over! Didn't think it would touch Australia...so sorry to hear this.
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A Sydney high school will be closed today after teen diagnosed with coronavirusA student has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the closure of his Sydney school, as NSW's health minister admits it will be difficult to contain the virus.
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