Two new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in the 24 hours prior to 8pm Wednesday 13 May. This brings the total cases to 57 in the NSWLHD that covers the area from Nymboida and Grafton in the south to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west to Tweed Heads in the north.
The new cases include one resident who acquired the illness overseas and one resident whose case is still being investigated with regards to the source.
51 cases in Northern NSW Local Health District are recovered. There are no cases being treated in hospital.
Relaxing restrictions
From Friday 15 May some restrictions in NSW will begin to be relaxed for public gatherings, dining and outdoor activities.
However, Wayne Jones, Chief Executive NNSWLHD is reminding the ‘community to take their personal responsibilities seriously.
‘It’s good news that we’ll be able to move about more freely and catch up with our friends and family, but we still have an obligation to practice social distancing measures to prevent transmission of this virus.
‘As we’ve seen in recent days, the numbers of new cases can vary from day to day, we have certainly not overcome this pandemic. Please do your best to keep your 1.5 metre distance from others, keep up frequent hand washing and avoid touching your face or public surfaces where possible.’
Testing clinics will remain open seven days a week and anyone who is experiencing flu-like symptoms, even mild ones, are encouraged to get tested even if they have had a negative test previously.
More information and statistics for Local Government Areas can be found at NSW Health.
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