An additional COVID-19 winter booster is strongly recommended for people aged 50 and over, and other people at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, such as:
- older people
- people living in aged care
- people living in disability care
- Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Pacific Islander peoples, after discussion with their doctor or clinician
- people over the age of 16 who are immunocompromised, as defined by their doctor or clinician
- pregnant women aged 30 to 50 after discussion with their doctor or clinician.
Anyone aged 30 and over can get a winter booster if they wish.
Know if you're eligible for COVID-19 antivirals
COVID-19 antiviral medicines help reduce the severity of illness for people at higher risk of getting really sick. They work best when taken within 5 days of symptoms starting. Find out if you're eligible and make a plan with your doctor today.
Free rapid antigen tests now available
Concession, Pensioner, Health Care, and Veterans cardholders, people with disability, their carers, and immunocompromised people are eligible for free RAT tests.
By protecting yourself, you’ll help keep your family, friends and community safe too.
If you test positive to COVID-19, find out your next steps and how you can look after your illness at home
People who have a positive COVID-19 rapid antigen test at home must register the result with Service NSW.
Protect yourself against flu and COVID-19
During winter our risk of catching viral illnesses is higher. Staying up to date with your vaccinations is a simple step you can take to help protect yourself and everyone you love. It’s safe and convenient to get your COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time. Visit your local GP, pharmacy, or Aboriginal Medical Service to get vaccinated now.
Get your flu shot
It's free for people aged 65 and over, children aged 6 months to under 5 years, Aboriginal people, pregnant women and people at higher risk of serious illness from flu.
Find a COVID-19 testing clinic
If you have symptoms, self-isolate and check the testing advice. If you are at higher risk of severe illness, take a PCR test (nose and throat swab) rather than a rapid antigen test.
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COVID-19 information
Find out about symptoms of COVID-19, how testing works and where you can get tested.
Take steps to stay healthy and safe, while helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 booster vaccinations are now available in NSW.
Rules and restrictions for all businesses and people living in NSW.
Travelling in, out and around NSW during COVID-19.
Information and resources for businesses about protecting staff and customers from COVID-19, financial assistance and personalised support.
New COVID-19 cases and tests in the past 24 hours
New cases*
Positive results from PCR tests
Positive results from rapid antigen tests (RATs)**
New PCR tests
Data for the past 24 hours until 4pm 16 August 2022, last updated 17 August 2022.
Active COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths
Current active cases*
Admitted to hospital
In intensive care
Requiring ventilation
Deaths reported in the past 24 hours**
Active cases and hospitalisations as of 4pm, 16 August 2022, last updated 17 August 2022. Deaths for past 24 hours up until 4pm, 16 August 2022, last updated 17 August 2022.
Support resources
- COVID-19 support and assistance
- NSW Health COVID-19 self-isolation guideline
- Visiting aged care and vulnerable people
- COVID-19 in-language and translated resources
- Your mental wellbeing
- COVID-19 and flu information for Aboriginal communities
- COVID-19 advice for people with disability
- COVID-19 Easy Read information and resources
Need help now?
- Child Protection Helpline
13 2111 - Link2Home Homelessness
1800 152 152 - Domestic Violence Line
Live chat
1800 65 64 63
Contacts and enquiries
- Call Service NSW 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on weekends and public holidays: 13 77 88
- Call the National Coronavirus Helpline
1800 020 080 (24-hour help line) - Get guidance for your business with the
Business Concierge service.
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