A man who has tested positive to COVID-19 has been camping at Nyngan and Broken Hill, before visiting the Orange eatery, Birdie, on Sunday between 1pm and 2pm.
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The man also visited the Nyngan Riverside Tourist Park on his trip.
In Orange, the Summer Street restaurant has closed and staff were told to isolate on Tuesday morning after the positive case was detected.
They will need to isolate for 14 days and be tested for coronavirus.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the man, 18, was from Berala in Sydney.
He said he was on a camping trip and also visited Nyngan and Broken Hill.
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Birdie co-owner Leah Morphett said about 25 people were in the restaurant at the time.
"They visited the bathroom as well," she said.
"We're closed for a deep clean."
She said the man was part of a small group.
"They were definitely sitting inside," she said.
Health authorities have begun contact tracing.
Symptoms associated with COVID include fever, cough, sore/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of taste or smell.
For advice or questions about COVID call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.
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