Chant: ‘Another five days’ to see NSW outbreak turn around

New South Wales Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant says it will take another five days to see the state’s COVID-19 outbreak turn around after 18 new local cases were recorded in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Dr Chant said while she is pleased the numbers have gone down, they are expected to “bounce around” in coming days with current cases reflecting those which occurred “five days ago”. “And therefore, it is important the community understands that the numbers are not expected to decline for another five days” she said. She encouraged people to be vigilant, saying “we all have a role to play” in following health advice so cases will not “dribble on”. “So, if you are a close contact, don't think, ‘I'm vaccinated’ or ‘I was really only there for a few minutes,’ - please follow the health advice, stay in there for the 14 days, get the test, and follow the health advice.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au