Virus pub cluster in NSW hits at least 40

The number of COVID-19 cases connected to the Crossroads Hotel outbreak in Casula in Sydney's southwest has jumped by three to 37.

Health workers outside the Crossroads Hotel in Sydney Source: AAP

Three new COVID-19 cases in NSW are linked to a southwest Sydney pub cluster, taking the total number of connected cases to 37.

NSW Health reported 10 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8 pm on Wednesday from almost 23,000 tests, with six cases locally acquired.

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