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In an updated statement, a spokesperson from West Wimmera Health stated they remain hopeful that the virus didn't make it into the community and think there's only a tiny chance that it has.
They ask people to get tested regardless and are happy with the response from the community.
West Wimmera Health will continue to update the situation and ask the community to vigilant in being COVID-19 safe.
TUESDAY, 3pm:
The contract tracing of the infamous NSW removalist continues with new sites within a site in the Wimmera now listed.
The Nhill BP Road House on 7297 Western Highway has been flagged as an exposure site and a primary close contact.
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It is believed exposure is from the NSW removalists who were moving around the state last week.
Anyone who visited this location on Thursday, July 8, between the hours of 10.30-11pm are now urged to isolate, book to get tested for COVID-19 and isolate until they receive a negative result.
West Wimmera Health, who published the exposure site revelation on their Facebook page on Tuesday, July 20, ask that anyone who need to get tested to contact Rural Doctors Nhill on 5387 9900 to organise a test.
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