An Aboriginal community near Lake Cargelligo is in lockdown, after a Melbournian allegedly entered the town without following self-isolation rules.
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Murrin Bridge Aboriginal Land Council chief executive Judy Bartholomew said the Melbournian did have a permit to enter NSW, but did not do the required 14 days of self-isolation before visiting family members on Saturday.
At the request of police and the aboriginal land council, the woman took a COVID test which showed a preliminary negative result, however she will be self-isolating for another 13 days before taking another test.
Ms Bartholomew is urging all residents to stay inside Murrin Bridge, and for all outsiders to refrain from entering the community for the next two weeks.
"She was in contact with everybody in Murrin Bridge, so we have just closed Murrin Bridge for 14 days as a safety precaution," Ms Bartholomew said.
"I'd like to say thank you to the Lake Cargelligo community and the medical staff and the police for all the help they have given to us over the last two days."
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District will set up a pop-up clinic at Murrin Bridge for residents who wish to get tested on August 17.
Clinicians will also visit the Lake Cargelligo Multipurpose Service hospital on August 16, 1pm to 4pm, for nearby residents.
Walk-in consultations are available, and appointments can also be made by calling the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 831 099.
On Sunday Central West Police District officers told the woman to self-isolate at an address at Murrin Bridge.
After further inquiries, police visited the address on Tuesday morning and gave the 34-year-old woman a $1000 for failing to meet the conditions of her entry permit.