A spokesperson for the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications said "as at October 26, NSW Health had confirmed four cases of COVID-19 in the Jervis Bay Territory."

"The Australian Government is working closely with health authorities, the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council and local stakeholders to respond to the evolving COVID-19 situation to support the Wreck Bay community and JBT residents," the spokesperson said.

"Those affected, and their families, are in quarantine and being supported by NSW Health and local Aboriginal health and support services."

Health authorities are working closely with the Wreck Bay community including staging three pop-up testing clinics at Wreck Bay last week, and a further two this week.

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"Additional testing clinics may be scheduled as needed, based on health advice," the spokesperson said.

"Any JBT residents confirmed as COVID-19 positive are being contacted directly by health authorities with instructions on next steps, including quarantining at home until medically cleared."

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative test result. Learn more about symptoms and who should get tested.

The Jervis Bay Territory is a Commonwealth-administered territory, and is not part of NSW and has been under an ongoing State of Emergency declaration for almost 18 months, to ensure the JBT community continues to be protected and supported, with the health and wellbeing of the community the first priority.

The State of Emergency declaration is made under the Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 2015, which provides powers to key members of the JBT Emergency Management Committee, and Emergency Services supporting the JBT, to deal with public health risks associated with COVID-19.

Just over a week ago, after being closed to the public for most of the most recent COVID restrictions, Booderee National Park at Jervis Bay reopened to day visitors from the Shoalhaven Local Government Area.

Booderee remains open for day visitors from the Shoalhaven LGA and at the moment the park's plan to re-open camping from November 1, will continue.

However a Parks Australia spokesperson said the organisation would "continue to monitor the situation closely as it evolves".

"Booderee National Park is supporting the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, NSW Health and Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community in the health response to the COVID- 19 situation in the JBT," the spokesperson said.

"Further updates on changes to park entry or camping will be provided to visitors and we remind all visitors to be COVID-Safe at all times.

"Please check the Jervis Bay Territory COVID-19 restrictions which may relate to your area before planning a trip or making a booking to stay at Booderee National Park."

The most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 situation in JBT, including the latest Public Health Directions, can be found on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications website: www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/territories/jervis-bay-territory/coronavirus-response.

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