Five new COVID-19 cases in Southern NSW

Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has been notified of five new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8.00pm last night.

This brings the total cases in SNSWLHD to 409 since the start of the current outbreak in June.

Of the five new cases:

• Three new cases are in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region and are currently being investigated. One case is in Queanbeyan and two cases are in Jerrabomberra.

• Two new cases are in the Yass Valley region. One case is in Gundaroo and is under investigation. One case is in Yass and is linked to a known case.

Everyone in the District should be alert for any symptoms that could signal COVID‑19, including headache, nausea, sore throat, runny nose, cough, loss of smell or taste, or fever. If symptoms appear, people must isolate and get tested immediately, and remain isolated until a negative result is received.

There are more than 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. A full list of SNSWLHD’s clinic sites and hours is available on our website: https://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-services/infectious-disease/covid-19

Those aged 12 years and above are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. People can make bookings via the Commonwealth Government’s Vaccine Clinic Finder.

To help stop the spread of COVID-19:

• If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away – don’t delay.
• Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out.
• Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others.
• Wear a mask indoors at public venues and while on or waiting for public transport.