An MLHD spokesperson confirmed to The Daily Advertiser that the cases listed in the 24 hours to to 8PM on Friday are not necessarily linked to new exposure sites that date back as far as last Friday.

"Exposure sites listed today may not necessarily be connected with the cases announced today," the spokesperson said in a statement.

In an earlier release, they also clarified that contact tracing teams in the area are expected to contact each case within 24 hours of their diagnosis, but despite a "rigorous" approach cannot always identify all exposure sites at once.

Anyone who visited the following venues at the times listed is considered a causal contact and must come forward for testing:

A full list of venues of concern in the MLHD can be found on the health district's website.

The MLHD urged residents in the area with the mildest of symptoms to come forward for testing even if they did not visit the sites.

COVID-19 testing will be available over the weekend at Young Town Hall between 10.00 am - 4.00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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