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No new cases at Newmarch House for two consecutive days – NSW Health says home has “turned a corner”

May 15 2020 Updated May 3, 2023

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Good news.

NSW Health says the Western Sydney home has recorded no further cases, with the number of confirmed cases staying steady at 71 – 37 residents and 34 staff.

NSW Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Jeremy McAnulty stated earlier this week that the home had “turned a corner”.

Staff at the home are currently undergoing coronavirus testing every second day.

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