There are currently 31 COVID-19 patients in MLHD being cared for in hospital. Six of these patients are in ICU, 3 patients are ventilated.
Sadly, we also report the death of a man in his 80s from Wagga Wagga LGA. We extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones.
Get tested
MLHD COVID-19 Testing Clinics are still open. Find your nearest COVID-19 testing clinic.
If you have any symptoms, you can come forward for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. PCR test results currently take around 48-72 hours to process.
You do not need PCR test if you have already returned a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
Anyone who tests positive with a RAT must:
To find testing locations call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline: 1800 831 099.
GET VACCINATED - POP-UPS AND BOOSTERS
Anyone aged 5 and over can now have their COVID-19 vaccine.
Booster doses are now available for people aged 16 and over who had their second dose at least 3 months ago.
The MLHD Mobile Vaccination Clinic will be in Young this week. First, second and booster doses will be available for anyone aged 5 and over.
Young District Hospital mobile vaccination clinic opening hours:
| Day | Time |
|---|
| Monday 7 February | 12 noon - 6pm |
| Tuesday 8 February | 11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday 9 February | 11am - 7pm |
| Thursday 10 February | 11am - 7pm |
| Friday 11 February | 9am - 12 noon |
The MLHD Vaccination Clinic in Wagga Wagga has family-friendly opening hours and is open between 11:30am until 7pm on weekdays.
The MLHD Vaccination Clinic in Griffith is open until 5pm on weekdays.
The Moderna vaccine is also available at both clinics on Monday mornings from 9am to 12 noon.
COVID-19 vaccinations are available at more than 100 locations across the region including GP’s, Pharmacies, Aboriginal Medical Services and MLHD clinics.
The clinics are available for walk-ins, or you can book ahead to pre-register and save time in the line.
We urge people to get their booster dose as soon as they are eligible, to best protect themselves, their loved ones and the community from the ongoing transmission of COVID-19.
We also strongly recommend that people aged 12 years and over who are severely immunocompromised have a third primary dose of vaccine from 2 months after their second dose.
Vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 years is available at NSW Health vaccination clinics and participating GPs and pharmacies.
We encourage everyone who is eligible to book into an NSW Health vaccination clinic or another provider without delay through the COVID-19 vaccine clinic finder.
