Protect yourself against flu and COVID-19
During winter our risk of catching viral illnesses is higher. Staying up to date with your vaccinations, for both COVID-19 and flu, is a simple step you can take to help protect yourself, your family 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.
The flu vaccine is free for people aged 65 years and over, children aged 6 months to under 5 years old, Aboriginal people, pregnant women and people at higher risk of serious illness from flu.
An additional COVID-19 winter booster is available for people aged 65 and over, and other people at risk of serious illness from COVID-19, now.
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.
Find a testing clinic
If you have symptoms, self-isolate and check the testing advice.
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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 cases
Total new cases
Combined total of PCR results and RAT registrations
From PCR tests
For past 24 hours up until 4pm, 20 May 2022.
From rapid antigen tests (RATs)
Registered before 4pm on 20 May 2022, by individuals who have tested positive
*Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are reported by individuals using the ServiceNSW app or website. This figure is for positive results registered before 4pm on 20 May 2022.
Active NSW COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations
Active cases
Admitted to hospital
In intensive care
Requiring ventilation
Active cases and hospitalisations up until 4pm on 20 May 2022. Active COVID-19 cases are defined as people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 14 days. This has been updated from the previous definition of 28 days following an expert panel review recommendation. Cases who are in hospital are considered active. Active cases include PCR results and positive rapid antigen test (RAT) registrations.
Need help now?
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13 2111 - Link2Home Homelessness
1800 152 152 - Domestic Violence Line
Live chat
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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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