Bass Coast positive case is "no risk" says public health unit
GRPHU said the case presents no risk to the community as the person has been isolating throughout their infectious period.
Gippsland Region Public Health Unit advise a person in Bass Coast has tested positive for the coronavirus.
In a statement released this morning (Thursday, July 29), GRPHU said the person was a Primary Close Contact of an exposure site outside the region.
"As a result, this case presents no risk to the community as the person has been isolating throughout their infectious period," the statement said.
"There are also no new exposure sites as a result of this case.
"This is a prime example of how the public health actions are working and we acknowledge the great effort this person has made to do the right thing is helping to contain and manage the virus."
GRPHU said the person will now be managed via the Covid-Positive Pathway process, which will include regular contact and health monitoring.
If you are experiencing any symptoms (however minor), please get tested and stay home until you receive a negative result.
If you are a Primary Close Contact who is undertaking their Day 13 Covid test, please remain in quarantine until you receive notification from the DH or the GRPHU of your negative result.
This may take a few days.
