Taxi driver picked up passengers for SEVEN DAYS while potentially infectious with coronavirus - as urgent alert is issued for swanky restaurants and a golf club in Sydney

A desperate warning has been issued after a taxi driver drove around Sydney for seven days while potentially infected with coronavirus.

The warning was issued by NSW Health on Saturday night after the infected driver worked on September 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 in the city's western suburbs.

Passengers who caught a taxi in Moorebank, Bankstown, Chipping Norton, Liverpool, Lidcombe, Warwick Farm and Milperra have been warned to watch for symptoms and get tested immediately if they feel ill. 

A taxi driver with coronavirus drove around Sydney for seven days and potentially infected customers

Self isolate and get tested: 

Campbelltown Golf Club,  - Glen Alpine - September 16 from 2pm-4.30pm in the TAB area

Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos Club - September 12 from  2pm-6.15pm

Carlo’s Italian Restaurante Bar & Seafood, Ulladulla - September 12 from 8pm-9.30pm

Bannisters Pavilion Rooftop Bar & Grill, Mollymook – September 13 from 12.30pm-2.15pm

Anyone who attended these venues for a least one hour during the times mentioned is considered to be a close contact and is being directed to get tested and isolate for 14 days. Glen Alpine

Source: NSW Heatlh 

'NSW Health is working with the person and 13CABS to identify passengers,' a spokesperson said.

An alert has also been issued for locations in southern and western Sydney after a person with COVID-19 visited a range of venues for at least one hour each.

Anyone who visited Campbelltown Golf Club on September 16 between 2pm and 4.30pm in western Sydney has been asked to get tested and self-isolate.

The patron also visited Carlo’s Italian Restaurante Bar & Seafood and Milton Ulladulla ExServos Club in Ulladulla, on the NSW south coast, on September 12, and nearby Bannisters Pavilion Rooftop Bar & Grill in Mollymook on September 13.

Bannisters is home to UK celebrity chef Rick Stein's world-renowned seafood restaurant. 

Anyone who attended the Bannisters Pavilion Rooftop Bar & Grill in Mollymook on September 13 from 12.30pm-2.15pm is considered a close contact

The site is home to Rick Steins' world renowned seafood restaurant. Pictured:  The Balconies of rooms at Bannisters by the Sea Hotel

Anyone who visited the venues is considered a casual contact and should monitor for symptoms.

'Early investigations into the source of infection indicate the case may have acquired the virus at Liverpool Hospital,' the spokesperson said. 

The COVIDSafe App is being used to help identify contacts. 

NSW reported three new COVID-19 cases overnight.

Two cases are from returned travellers currently staying in hotel quarantine.

The other case is a staff member who worked while potentially infectious at Concord Hospital, in Sydney's inner west. 

Anyone who attended the Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos Club on September 12 from 2pm-6.15pm is considered a close contact and is urged to self isolate

Anyone who attended Carlo's Italian Restaurante Bar & seafood Ulladullla on September 12 from 8pm-9.30pm is considered a close contact and is urged to self isolate

Where Taxi worked: 

Moorebank 

Bankstown 

Chipping Norton 

Liverpool 

Lidcombe 

Warwick Farm 

Milperra 

Anyone who caught a Taxi in these areas on September 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 is being urged to monitor their health.

 

Monitor your health:

Picnic Point Bowling Club - September 18, from 3pm-6pm

Campbelltown Golf Club course, Glen Alpine - September 16, from 9.30am-2pm

Anyone who attended these venues at the times mentioned is also considered a casual contact and must monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they develop symptoms.

  

Source: NSW Health 

 

 

NSW Health said it was investigating how the staff member became infected.

'The case cared for patients with COVID-19 and further investigation is underway to identify how the infection was acquired.

'Contact tracing is underway.'

The total number of COVID-19 infections has now risen to 4009 in NSW, however only 140 cases are still active. 

Four people are currently being treated in intensive care units with two connected to respirators. 

The death toll in the state currently stands at 52. 

Anyone who attended Campbelltown Golf Club at Glen Alpine on September 16 from 2pm-4.30pm in the TAB area is considered a close contact and is urged to self isolate

Anyone who attended the Campbelltown Golf Club course at Glen Alpine on September 16 from 9.30am-2pm is considered a casul contact and is urged to monitor their health