Two shopping centres have been added to WA’s fast-growing Covid-19 exposure sites list as the state recorded three new cases, including one who was infectious in the community.
Dozens of locations have been added to Western Australia’s growing list of Covid-19 exposure sites as the state recorded three new cases overnight, including one who was infectious in the community.
The three local cases were first revealed on Sunday afternoon.
Two are linked to the Cockburn cluster and the third is a known close contact of a previously reported infection.
“One of three local cases was not in quarantine for their entire infectious period,” WA Health said in a statement on Monday.
“Contact tracers are working with this case to determine potential exposure sites. Some sites have already been added.
“All cases are now in self-quarantine. Their known close contacts are currently being investigated and will be directed to get tested and self-quarantine immediately.”
WA has also recorded nine other cases, who are returned interstate travellers in self-quarantine.
There are now 106 active cases in WA, with 33 in hotel quarantine, 72 in self-quarantine and one in hospital but not in intensive care.
New exposure sites include Garden City Shopping Centre in Booragoon and Midland Gate Shopping Centre, as well as popular regional areas such as the Margaret River Visitors Centre.
Authorities have identified potential higher risk exposure in the Perth suburbs of Osborne Park, Applecross and Mount Lawley.
People who visited those sites at the times listed should get tested immediately and self-quarantine.
“These higher risk Covid-19 exposure sites include Comfort Massage in Osborne Park, U Natural Spa Therapy in Applecross and New U Massage in Mount Lawley,” WA Health said.
“These location has been visited by multiple Covid-19 cases and WA Health believes additional people have attended the businesses during this time without registering their attendance or using the SafeWA app.”
The full list of exposure sites can be found here.
Meanwhile, authorities are continuing to closely monitor two vessels off the WA coast, with both reporting likely cases on-board following rapid antigen tests.
“All positive crew members on-board these vessels are isolating in their cabins and being monitored safely,” WA Health said.
On Sunday, the mask mandate was reintroduced for indoor public places in the Perth and Peel regions.
Originally published as Two major shopping centres added to WA exposure sites list as state records three new cases of Covid-19
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