There are currently 22 COVID-19 patients in MLHD being cared for in hospital. One of these patients is in ICU.
Sadly, we also report the death of a woman in her 70s from Leeton LGA and a male in his 80s from Murrumbidgee LGA. We extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones.
Across the MLHD, more than 95% of people aged 16 and over have received 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to 13 February 2022.
Of children aged 12 to 15, 85.6% have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 79.8% have received 2 doses.
Get tested
MLHD COVID-19 Testing Clinics are still open. Find your nearest COVID-19 testing cliniclaunch.
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.
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 visit Hay, Lake Cargelligo and Hillston this week offering first, second and booster doses for anyone aged 5 and over.
The clinics are available for walk-ins, or you can book ahead to pre-register and save time in the line.
| Town | Day | Time |
|---|
| Hay War Memorial Hall | Monday 21 February | 12 noon - 5:30pm |
| Lake Cargelligo Community Hall | Tuesday 22 February | 12 noon - 5:30pm |
| Hillston Community Health Building | Thursday 24 February | 12 noon - 5:30pm |
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.
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.
COVID-19 vaccinations are available at more than 100 locations across the region including GP’s, Pharmacies, Aboriginal Medical Services and MLHD clinics.
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.
