Far West LHD COVID-19 Update - 2 More Cases
The Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) reported 2 cases of COVID-19 to 8pm last night, including 1 in Wilcannia and 1 in Broken Hill. All of these cases are in isolation and are being contacted regularly by public health staff for health and welfare checks.
Follow up investigations and contact tracing is continuing.
FWLHD is calling on anyone who has been in Wilcannia in recent days to get tested regardless of whether or not they have symptoms.
All Far West residents are also urged to limit their movements in the community at this time. Anyone in FWLHD who is currently experiencing, or has recently experienced, even mild cold-like symptoms is asked to come forward immediately for testing.
FWLHD has been notified of new venues of concern associated with confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Anyone who attended any of the following venues listed on the specified dates and times are casual contacts (unless they have been contacted by NSW Health as close contacts) and must get tested and isolate until a negative test result is received.
Woolworths Broken Hill on
Wednesday, 18 August - 2pm to 4pm (CST)
Thursday, 19 August - 11.30am to 1pm (CST).
Ivanhoe Petrol Station, 26 Columbus Street on
Monday, 16 August - 12.40pm to 12.55pm (CST)
Wilcannia Roadhouse Grahams Motel on
Saturday 14 August - 9am to 9.10am (CST)
Woolworths Broken Hill on
Saturday 14 August - 11.35am to 11.50am (CST)
Coles Broken Hill on
Sunday 15 August - 10.25am to 10.50am (CST)
For a full list of locations, including close and casual contact venues, public transport routes or changes to previously reported venues, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/COVID-19/nsw-COVID-19-case-locations
The FWLHD has increased testing capacity in the District, including in Wilcannia and Broken Hill.
A COVID-19 testing clinic is operating at Wilcannia Oval (entry from Myer Street) from 9am to 4pm daily.
A pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic is operating at the Alma Oval in Broken Hill, from 8am to 4pm this week. The Alma Oval clinic can accommodate drive through tests.
A pop-up testing clinic is also being held at the Community Hub in Creedon Street, Broken Hill from 11am to 3pm today.
A COVID-19 drive through testing clinic is operating at Memorial Oval in Broken Hill from 8am to 5pm, seven days a week. Everyone is asked to enter via Williams Street and exit via Warnock Street (left turn only).
There are more than 450 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week.
To find your nearest clinic visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/COVID-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics or contact your GP.