MURRUMBIDGEE LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT COVID-19 Data Update

Friday 16 July 2021

There have been no further cases of COVID-19 identified in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. The total number of positive COVID-19 results remains at 60.

COVID-19 in MLHD Number of people tested for COVID-19 in MLHD 161,390 Total tests done in past week 4,724 Total tests done in past 24 hours 684 Total confirmed cases in MLHD 60 Total number of probable cases 0 Total number of deaths from COVID-19 1

Following the announcement of exposure sites in the District at , Jindera and Hay, 684 people came forward for testing yesterday (107 tests in LGA).

MLHD is working closely with Albury Wodonga Health and private pathology providers to improve access to testing clinics during this heightened increase in demand.

MLHD thanks people who have come forward for testing in effected communities and for their patience and understanding during this time.

We understand that many people in the community may be concerned they have come in contact with the COVID-19 virus. If you were not at an exposure site on the days listed above, or a close contact to someone who was, please monitor for symptoms and get tested if even the mildest symptoms develop.

The locations of concern are as follows:

Gundagai Shell Coles Express Anyone who attended the Shell Coles Express Gundagai on Thursday 8 July between 1.00am and 1.30am is considered a close contact and should get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days.

Jindera Shell Anyone who attended the Jindera Shell on Saturday 10 July between 11.15am and 11.45am is considered a close contact and should get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days.

Hay Shell Roadhouse Anyone who attended the Hay Shell Roadhouse on Saturday 10 July between 7.30am - 8.00am is considered a close contact and should get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days.

To stay up to date with the latest COVID restrictions for NSW visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid- 19/rules

MURRUMBIDGEE LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT Tel. 02 5943 2009 Mob. 0412 324 122 Email. [email protected] .

– 24 hour health advice and information you can count on 1800 022 222.

GET TESTED COVID-19 Testing Clinics are available in the areas of concern:

Gundagai GP-Led Respiratory By appointment Book online: Clinic www.hotdoc.com.au or phone 02 6944 3444 134 Mount Street

Gundagai Gundagai Friday 16 July Drop in or book Multipurpose appointment by calling the Service (Hospital) 10.00am – 2.00pm COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 831 099 Tor Street

Hay Hay Hospital Friday 16 July appointment only - call the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 351 Murray Street 9.00-10.00am 831 099 Albury Lavington Hall Monday – Thursday Drop in clinic operated by 9.00am – 5.00pm Dorevitch Pathology Cnr Rd and Hague Street Sunday 9.00am – 2.00pm

Albury Albury Showgrounds Monday – Saturday Drive Thru operated by 8.00am – 4.00 pm Douglass Hanly Moir Fallon Street Pathology

Jindera Jindera Recreation 9.30am – 3.00pm Drive Thru operated by Reserve Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology Dight Street

MLHD testing clinics are based in , Griffith, Hay, Leeton and . These clinics are available by appointment made through the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 831 099. They are free and completely confidential.

Testing is also available through Commonwealth funded GP-Led Respiratory Clinics in Griffith, , Gundagai, , Wagga Wagga and Young and through private pathology providers in Albury, Griffith and Young.

To find your nearest testing centre visit NSW Government website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid- 19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics

VACCINATIONS For information on how to get your COVID-19 Vaccination visit the Commonwealth Government website: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility-checker

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