Northern NSW Local Health District has been notified of new venues of concern associated
with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region.
All close contacts are contacted directly and informed as part of normal contact tracing processes. They must get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result.
Anyone else who has been at these venues below at the date and time listed is considered a casual contact. They must get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.
If you are directed to get tested for COVID-19 or self-isolate at any time, you must follow
the rules given to you by Health staff, whether or not the venue or exposure setting is listed on the NSW Health website.
There are more than 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. Find a clinic at COVID-
19 testing clinics or contact your GP.
Recent stories, information and updates regarding COVID-19
Let’s not forget that Covid-19 is still a big issue in our community with 31,935 cases reported across Australia in the last week – an average of 4,562 cases per day. The Global Carbon Budget is about to be refreshed, giving the world a critical insight into how efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are (or are not) progressing. Masks will no longer be mandatory on public transport from tomorrow, Wednesday 21 September. SW Police are urging festival-goers at this weekend’s music festival to celebrate in a safe and responsible manner, whilst also being aware of COVID-Safety measures. The Northern NSW Local Health District reports that to 4pm yesterday, Sunday May 22, there were 40 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital in Northern NSW, with one of these in ICU. The AEC says that voters who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 will be able to phone in their vote in the federal election. The Northern NSW Local Health District says that to 4pm yesterday, 15 May, 384 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the District, including 82 positive PCR tests and 302 positive rapid antigen tests. Volunteering Australia says volleys are the backbone of the country in times of crisis and emergency. Today there are 41 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital in Northern NSW, with none of these in ICU. The Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) reports that there are 37 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital in Northern NSW, with one of these in ICU.
COVID-19 update for New South Wales
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