A staff member at South Coast Correctional Centre at South Nowra who was subject of contact tracing has tested negative for COVID-19.
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On Wednesday, Corrective Services NSW confirmed the possible exposure of the staff member at the South Nowra Jail, believed to be through the staff member's partner, and said it was following the expert advice of NSW Health, with "all appropriate precautions being taken" as investigations were carried out.
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On Thursday Correctives said the staff member had returned a negative test for COVID.
Corrections has also outlined the wide range of precautions they are taking in an effort to keep COVID out of the jail system.
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Robert Crawford
Robert Crawford is a senior journalist at the South Coast Register, for Australian Community Media . Everyone's got a story, what's yours? Email robert.crawford@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Robert Crawford is a senior journalist at the South Coast Register, for Australian Community Media . Everyone's got a story, what's yours? Email robert.crawford@austcommunitymedia.com.au
