Parks Australia said to protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and local communities, including the park's Traditional Owners - the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, Booderee National Park will undertake a temporary closure until at least midday on Friday, June 4.

The closure is a precaution following the NSW COVID-19 Jervis Bay Public Health Alert.

A Parks Australia spokesperson the closure would allow NSW Health to complete a risk assessment, and also to allow a deep clean of the Green Patch Campground amenities to happen.

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NSW Health is advising anyone who stayed at the Green Patch Campground at Booderee National Park on Sunday, May 23 (all day) or Monday, May 24 (until 9am) to call the NSW Health contact tracing team on 1800 943 553, get tested and self-isolate until you receive further information from NSW Health.

NSW Health confirmed case of COVID-19 from Melbourne was in Jervis Bay, Hyams Beach, Vincentia and Goulburn while potentially infectious on May 23-24.

The Jervis Bay Territory (JBT) has been under a State of Emergency for a number of months as part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

That State of emergency declaration under the Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 2015 provides additional powers to emergency services supporting the JBT, to manage risks associated with COVID-19, was just extended for another 30 days on May 5.

Booderee National Park has been undertaking twice-daily cleaning of the Green Patch Campground amenities as part of its COVID-19 Safe operating practices and the campground has been operating at 50 per cent capacity to support social distancing.

"While we regret the inconvenience caused by this temporary closure, the wellbeing of our visitors, staff and local communities continues to be our first priority," the spokesperson said.

"Our national park and botanic gardens are treasured places for both locals and visitors alike.

"Parks Australia is committed to taking appropriate precautionary measures to protect the health of all concerned."

Visitors with camping bookings and pre-booked park passes from Wednesday, June 2 to Friday, June 4 will be refunded.

The temporary closure for Booderee National Park will be in place at least until midday Friday, June 4, however Jervis Bay Territory, Wreck Bay Community and HMAS Creswell staff and residents will be able to travel through Booderee National Park during this time to reach their homes and workplaces.

"We will be receiving advice from NSW Health and work with the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council to ensure an appropriate response to the evolving situation," the spokesperson said.

Further updates will be posted in the news section of the Booderee website.

For a list of local testing clinics and their operating hours, visit: www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services-clinics/public-health-unit/infectious-diseases/covid-19-latest-advice-and-resources-6

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is working to establish a number of additional pop-up testing clinics and will post up-to-date information on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/IllaShoalHealth

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