The case has been identified as a household contact of a previously known case to the MLHD, which has remained in isolation.

Currently, there are no new venues associated with known cases, with the MLHD stating that potential businesses of concern will be advised as soon as they learn more.

The MLHD has now recorded 37 COVID cases since the start of the Delta outbreak, with 25 of those identified in the Hilltops region.

In other news

NSW Health's Dr Jeremy McAnulty announced this morning that 623 new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday, and 76,892 tests were carried out across the state.

NSW Health recorded six more deaths from COVID-19, Dr Jeremy McAnulty said in delivering the Monday COVID-19 update.

The total number of vaccines administered in NSW is now 10.3 million with 67.1 per cent of the state fully vaccinated.

As of this morning, NSW appears on track to welcome the first stage of reopening next week on Monday, October 11.

More on the pandemic

The MLHD revealed several exposure sites linked to the recent cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, October 3.

The four latest venues of concern in Deniliquin were added to what has become a growing list, with NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant voicing her concern for the town during Sunday's COVID-19 update.

Vic Health also reached out the MLHD, after a known Victorian case visited the Rich River Golf Club and restaurant on Sept 24, and Merool Holiday Park on Sept 24 and Sept 26.

Vic Health have recorded 1,377 COVID cases and four deaths, with 67,789 tests conducted in the past 24 hours.

As of this morning, 52.5 per cent of Victorians have received their second vaccinations, as global figure's identified Melbourne as the city that has remained in lockdown the longest worldwide.

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