ACT records 15 new cases; two more high schools hit by COVID-19

ACT Health has confirmed two additional high schools have been affected by COVID-19.

Mount Stromlo High School was exposed to the virus on Monday, 22 November, while Lyneham High School was exposed on Tuesday, 16 Novemebr to Thursday, 18 November.

Year 9 and 10 students at Lyneham High School have been asked to stay at home today, while year 7 and 8 students can continue to attend school.

According to the school’s website, ACT Health is currently in the process of conducting connection tracing. People who are required to quarantine and get tested are expected to receive a message today.

The Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Gungahlin Church – Holy Communion (first Eucharist) service on Friday, 19 November, between 6 pm and 7:15 pm is now listed as a close contact exposure site.

According to a post on its Facebook page, the church is now closed for cleaning in accordance with ACT Health standards. There will be no weeknight masses this week but the church will reopen on Saturday, 27 November, for Christmas lights and service.

In NSW, there are 248 new cases and two deaths.

There are 195 people in hospitals across the state with the virus and 35 in ICU.

NSW Health said 94.4 per cent of the 16-plus population has had their first dose, and 92 per cent has had two doses.

In Victoria, there are 1196 new cases and three deaths.

There are 284 Victorians hospitalised with COVID-19, and 89 per cent of the state’s eligible population (12 and over) is fully vaccinated.