CANBERRA’S second confirmed coronavirus case, a man in his 30s, was at the Art, Not Apart festival on Saturday (March 14), according to ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman.

The man, who is currently well and in home isolation, was at the festival in NewActon between 4pm and 5pm, and at Capital Brewing Co in Fyshwick from 5pm to 6.30pm.

Following investigations by ACT Health, Dr Coleman says it is now believed the individual was exposed to the virus at a private event in NSW.

She says the close contacts of this individual have been contacted and are currently self-quarantining. A small number of these close contacts are also currently being tested, with all other exposure considered to be very low risk.

ACT Health says exposure is considered to be very low, however, in line with their highly precautionary approach, Canberrans who were in these locations at these times are asked to be aware and to monitor their health, and are asked to be aware of the symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, sore throat and shortness of breath.

ACT Health says self-quarantine is not needed, however, if anyone develops symptoms, they should phone the Communicable Disease Control Section on 5124 9213 in the first instance for advice.

The confirmed case is also a member of a local school community, so ACT Health is working with the Education Directorate to provide advice to this school community this afternoon.