A Wagga resident quarantined in a Sydney hotel has tested positive for coronavirus.
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The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has added the case to its records after the result came back in the last 24 hours.
Len Bruce, executive director of MLHD's medical services said the individual's listed address was Wagga, but stressed that it is not a locally acquired case.
This follows the announcement made this morning that an investigation is under way after two likely positive cases of COVID-19 were detected in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
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The Department of Health was notified of the two likely cases on Monday morning, and the individuals are believed to be connected.
A department spokesperson said both were isolating and being urgently retested while it puts initial public health actions in place.
"We will communicate any specific public health actions the community needs to understand as soon as possible when investigations and case interviews are complete," the spokesperson said.
"Until then, remember to observe key COVID-safe behaviours: get tested if you have any symptoms at all, check in at venues, and always wear masks on public transport, including rideshare vehicles."
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