NSW Health said they are 'particularly concerned' by the latest detections as they are not aware of any coronavirus infections in the areas - putting almost 115,000 residents on alert.
The detections at the sewage systems at Toukley, Lane Cove West, South Windsor and Castle Hill came as the state recorded 170 new coronavirus cases on Friday.
Health authorities said they are “particularly concerned by these detections, as there are no known cases in these areas”. A medical worker prepares a swab at a COVID-19 testing clinic in Fairfield West during Greater Sydney's lockdown. Photo: Jenny Evans/Getty ImagesThe suburbs include Budgewoi, Buff Point, Canton Beach, Halekulani, Magenta, Norah Head, Noraville, Toukley, Tuggerawong, Wyongah, Kanwal, Gorokan and Lake Haven.
The Lane Cove West sewage network, on Sydney’s lower north shore, is used by 26,000 residents in Lane Cove, Artarmon, Lane Cove West, Chatswood West, Chatswood West, Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, North Ryde and Lane Cove North. The South Windsor sewage treatment plant serves about 19,000 locals in Windsor Downs, Bligh Park, Clarendon and South Windsor, while the Castle Hill plant covers 8,400 people in Glenhaven, Dural, Kenthurst, Kellyville and Castle Hill.77 are linked to a known case or cluster â 61 are household contacts and 16 are close contacts â and the source of infection for 93 cases is under investigation.
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