Cootamundra MP Steph Cooke has tested negative to COVID-19.
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Ms Cooke issued a statement on Thursday morning saying she was staying in isolation and taking further tests in coming days.
"I opened a text message from NSW Health early Wednesday morning advising me to take a Covid-19 test and self-isolate, and I immediately did so," Ms Cooke said.
"Whilst my test has since come back as negative for COVID-19, I am following the advice of NSW Health by staying in isolation and will be taking further tests in coming days.
"Can I take this opportunity to remind everyone the importance of checking-in; this firsthand experience has told me the system is working - it is how I received advice from NSW Health so quickly.
"So please; keep checking-in at our local venues and remember to practice social distancing.
"I also want to take this opportunity to thank our health teams for the amazing work they continue to do every day throughout this COVID-19 pandemic.
"To everyone who has been in touch with me this morning, thank yo for your well-wishes - I truly am feeling fine and I will continue to follow the health advice, first and foremost in the interests of the health and safety of my seat of small communities."
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