One In Four NSW COVID-19 Exposure Sites Are Supermarkets

112 of the 467 COVID-19 exposure sites listed on NSW Health as of Wednesday are supermarkets or grocers. 47 Woolworths, 21 Coles, 14 Aldis, 12 IGAs and another 18 miscellaneous fruit and veg shops have made the list, composing around 24% of all exposure sites. Supermarkets have been a mix of close contact and casual contact venues, with varied risk, and sites have stretched from the central coast to the Central Tablelands to the Illawarra.

This shows just how many exposure sites are essential locations – things people can’t really avoid. So how can you stay safe when you need to go shop? Wear a mask, keep your distance, use hand sanitizer provided, and try shopping during off-peak times or use online ordering. Supermarkets are also doing their best to keep you safe by cleaning high-touch areas, and making sure all staff wear masks.

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