COVID-19 exposure sites identified in Hamilton

HAMILTON residents were quick to get tested on Wednesday at the WDHS drive-through clinic after COVID-19 exposure sites in Hamilton were identified late on Tuesday. Photo: TASH FRANKO.

By Ash Bolt

September 22, 2021 | 3:16 PM

WESTERN District Health Service will run a mass-testing clinic at the Hamilton Showgrounds today, after it was advised on Tuesday that a positive COVID-19 case had been working at a Hamilton construction site last week.

EXPOSURE SITES IN SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS

The following exposure sites have been identified in Hamilton AT TIME OF PRINT (Wednesday 22.09.2021).

Please continue to monitor exposure sites via the Department of Health website:

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/case-alerts-public...

Please note: Some sites may not yet be listed on the Department of Health exposure sites website. If you have been to any site listed on this post, please get tested and follow the instructions provided:

- Tier 1: Test and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result

- Tier 2: Test and isolate until you receive a negative result

The WDHS Drive-thru testing clinic is operating with extended hours tomorrow - 10am to 4pm. **********EXPOSURE SITES UPDATE 22/9 2pm

*Please note the KFC & McDonalds drive-thru exposure sites listed below are Tier 2 for all staff on shift during the exposure periods (as the person who has since tested positive remained in their vehicle during the listed exposure times).

14/09/2021 5.30pm to 6.30pm Great Western Pizza, 120 Thompson St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
14/09/2021 5.45pm to 6.15pm KFC Hamilton (drive-thru) 91 Cox St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2 staff only*)
15/09/2021 07.15am to 07.45am McDonalds (drive-thru) 118 Brown St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2 staff only*)
15/09/2021 11.30am to 12.20pm Bunnings Hamilton, 335 Henty Highway, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
15/09/2021 12.25pm to 1.00pm KFC Hamilton (drive-thru) 91 Cox St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2 staff only*)
15/09/2021 4.15pm to 5.10pm Coles, Hamilton, 179-193 Gray St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
15/09/2021 5.25pm to 6.25pm LJ’s Pizza and Takeaway Food, 236 Gray St, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
15/09/2021 4.40pm to 5.15pm BP Hamilton, Cnr Thompson & Lonsdale Street, Hamilton VIC 3300 (Tier 2)
14/09/2021 - 16/9/21 From 3.30pm 14/9 to 8.30am 16/9 (inclusive of 15/9) Hamilton Townhouse Motel, 27 Shakespeare Street, Hamilton (Tier 2)
15/09/2021 - 7.00am to 5.30pm Pedrina Park Pavilion construction site, Hamilton (Tier 1)
16/09/2021 - 7.00am to 5.30pm Pedrina Park Pavilion construction site, Hamilton (Tier 1)

Anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms or has been to an exposure site should get tested, and follow the Department of Health’s instructions. It’s also an important step to get vaccinated if you are eligible and want to help protect the community, while also staying informed on outbreaks and exposure sites as the situation develops.