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Victorian COVID-19 Cases

The Victorian Government has today confirmed additional positive COVID-19 cases in that state. The NSW Government has issued orders relating to the entry of persons into NSW from Victoria. All industry participants must follow NSW Government Orders which can be found at the link below.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/interstate-hotspots

In addition, Racing NSW has taken expert advice in relation to the most recent cases and issues the following directions.

• Persons that have been to a Victorian place of high concern (tier 1) or of concern (tier 2) during the relevant periods listed at the link below, are not permitted to attend a NSW racecourse or licensed premises for 14 days after they have been at that place and must provide Racing NSW with the results of a negative COVID-19 test taken on day 14 before entering .

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites

• Essential personnel that have been to a Local Government Area of concern (as listed below) on or from 6am 12 May 2021 require a negative COVID test taken after being in that area. General public no requirement for testing but should strongly consider if they attend.

Any licensed person or essential personnel that is currently located in NSW should strongly consider as to whether they travel to Victoria in the immediate future as the areas or places of concern are being updated and changing regularly and this may impact on your eligibility to attend a NSW racecourse or licensed premises on your return.

In accordance with Racing NSW ongoing requirements any person that displays symptoms of COVID-19 should not attend a NSW racecourse or licensed premises until such time as they obtain a negative COVID-19 test.

**Racing NSW is closely monitoring the situation in Victoria and may introduce further measures when additional information becomes available**

Greater Melbourne, comprising the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):

Banyule City

Bayside City

Boroondara City

Brimbank City

Cardinia City

Casey City

Darebin City

Frankston City

Glen Eira City

Greater Dandenong City

Hobsons Bay City

Hume City

Kingston City

Knox City

Manningham City

Maribyrnong City

Maroondah City

Melbourne City

Melton City

Monash City

Moonee Valley City

Moreland City

Mornington Peninsula Shire

Nillumbik Shire

Port Phillip City

Stonnington City

Whitehorse City

Whittlesea City

Wyndham City

Yarra City

Yarra Ranges Shire