Live: NSW Now: COVID-19 cluster linked to Batemans Bay club, retail union alarmed by shoppers getting tests

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MORNING BRIEFING: NSW Health says it is trying to contain a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a family of diners on the state's South Coast, while retail workers are alarmed by people visiting shops before or after getting tested for the virus.

NSW Health has established pop-up clinics and contact tracing in a bid to contain a coronavirus outbreak at Batemans Bay on the state's South Coast.

The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association in NSW said it is alarmed about the number of people shopping for groceries and takeaway food in tandem with going out for tests. Extra bus and train services will continue to run this week on Sydney's public transport network as students return to school this week.

 

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