Covid hotspots NSW: list of Sydney and regional coronavirus case locations

Here are the current coronavirus hotspots in New South Wales and what to do if you’ve visited them

New South Wales health authorities have updated a list of hotspots Covid-positive people have visited while infectious.

Here’s an overview and what to do if you’ve visited them. More detailed information is available at the NSW Health website.

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