SNSWLHD confirms coronavirus cases across district

There were no new reported cases of coronavirus as of Thursday.

The Southern NSW Local Health District has reported no new cases for nine days.

Thursday, April 16, 12pm

There were no new reported cases of coronavirus as of Thursday.

The Southern NSW Local Health District has reported no new cases for eight days.

Wednesday, April 15, 12pm

There were no new reported cases of coronavirus as of Wednesday.

The Southern NSW Local Health District has reported no new cases for eight days.

Tuesday, April 14, 1.30pm

The Southern NSW Local Health District has been without any new cases of coronavirus for a week.

The total number still stands at 53 despite tests verified in the past 24 hours.

On Wednesday, five of the ten previously confirmed cases in Goulburn Mulwaree were cleared and circulating in the community again.

Thursday, April 9, 12pm

No new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Southern NSW Local Health District for three days.

The total number still stands at 53 despite tests verified in the past 24 hours.

As the statewide lockdown and social distancing help flatten the curve, residents are reminded that travel will still be restricted over the Easter long weekend.

Only essential travel to the supermarket, pharmacy, medical appointments, work or for exercise in your suburb will be permitted.

Wednesday, April 8, 12.30pm

Five of the ten confirmed cases in Goulburn Mulwaree have been cleared and are "circulating" in the community again, Goulburn Mulwaree Council general manager Warwick Bennett said at a council meeting on Tuesday evening.

There have been no new cases of coronavirus reported in the Southern Tablelands, so far, this week with the statewide lockdown and social distancing working.

The total of 53 confirmed cases remained the same as of noon today despite the number of people being tested rising daily to 2232.

Yass Valley still has six and Upper Lachlan Shire has two.

Tuesday, April 7, 11am

No new cases of coronavirus have arisen across the Southern NSW Local Health District, latest figures have shown.

As of this morning, there were 53 confirmed cases from a total 2291 tests undertaken.

Goulburn Mulwaree and Eurobodalla have the most with 10 incidents each, followed by Bega Valley with nine.

Most areas have remained relatively stable since last Tuesday.

The 20-29 age group still shows the largest number of cases across the district, with 13, followed by the 50 to 59-year range.

Figures also showed that 51 of the cases were acquired overseas and only two locally.

It comes as the Premier and politicians around the state warn people not to travel over the Easter period and risk the disease's spread.

Monday, April 6, 11am

THERE is more positive news for the Southern Tablelands with coronavirus cases remaining stable over the weekend.

Locally, there are still ten cases in Goulburn Mulwaree, six in Yass Valley and two in Upper Lachlan Shire.

Although looking across the Southern NSW Local Health District, two new coronavirus cases have been confirmed, with the total rising from 51 to 53 following 2265 tests.

Those cases are in Eurobodalla and Queanbayan and were verified in the past 24 hours.

To date, none of the confirmed cases have required hospitalisation and are self-isolation for 14 days.

Friday, April 3, 11am

The number of coronavirus cases throughout the Southern NSW Local Health District has remained stable.

Figures released this morning show there are still 51 cases, with 47 of these being acquired overseas. All have self isolated and there have been no hospital admissions.

In Goulburn Mulwaree, separate postcode data shows eight of the 10 cases are in Goulburn itself and two in the surrounding district.

Thursday, April 2, 12:30pm

Coronavirus cases across the Southern NSW Local Health District have remained stable overnight with no new cases.

As of 12pm today, a total of 51 cases have been confirmed with 1993 tests conducted throughout the region.

Wednesday, April 1, 1pm

The number of coronavirus cases in the Southern NSW Local Health District had risen to 51 as of 12pm today.

A total of 1925 tests have been carried out across the region.

Goulburn Mulwaree remains stable with 10 cases, while Palerang, Queanbeyan and Yass also stay the same with four, five and six cases respectively.

The Upper Lachlan Shire, which has previously remained free of the virus, has two confirmed cases.

A Health District spokesman said none of the people required hospitalisation and all were self-isolating.

A total of 45 cases were acquired overseas with three transmitted locally.

One case was acquired interstate and two are under investigation.

Tuesday, March 31, 11.15am

The number of coronavirus cases in the Southern NSW Local Health District had risen to 48 as of 10.30am today.

It follows 1846 tests across the large region, which also takes in parts of the South Coast.

Goulburn Mulwaree has a further one, taking the total to 10, while Palerang, Queanbeyan and Yass remain stable with with four, five and six cases respectively.

So far, Upper Lachlan Shire remains free of the virus.

A Health District spokesman said none of the people required hospitalisation and all were self-isolating.

Authorities have also confirmed that 29 of the cases were acquired overseas and 17 locally. In addition, the highest number of incidents (10) fell within the 50 to 59 age group, followed closely by the 20-29-year range, with nine cases.

Monday, March 30 11.15am

There are now nine confirmed cases of coronavirus in Goulburn Mulwaree, Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has confirmed.

A total of 265 people have been tested for COVID-19 in Goulburn Mulwaree.

Within the district, SNSWLHD has confirmed a total of 45 cases of COVID-19 have been formally identified as at 10:00am, March 30, following 1767 tests.

This does not include the additional case in Goulburn of a person who is an ACT resident.

The announcement follows recent tests which were verified in the last 24 hours.

Southern NSW Local Health District Public Health Unit is in contact with each confirmed case and their close contacts, advising them to self-isolate for 14 days from when they were last with the confirmed case.

They have also been advised to seek medical attention should they experience symptoms.

Saturday, March 28 1.15pm

A total of 32 cases of COVID-19 had been formally identified within the Southern NSW Local Health District as at 10pm, Friday, March 27.

A spokesman said this included the additional case in Goulburn, an ACT resident, who tested positive last weekend. He also said two people confirmed with coronavirus earlier in the week in Goulburn Mulwaree were visiting from interstate.

The Health District has not released details of people's ages, genders and suspected source of infection, despite several requests.

Goulburn Mulwaree's incidence remains stable at six people, out of 228 tests. Upper Lachlan Shire is also still free of the virus. However, two cases have arisen in the Yass Valley Shire out of 114 people tested. A further two people have also been diagnosed in Queanbeyan and another one in Palerang.

In a blanket statement, a spokesman said health authorities were in contact with each confirmed case and their close contacts, advising them to self-isolate for 14 days from when they were last with the confirmed case. They have also been advised to seek medical attention should they experience symptoms.

The spokesman confirmed that none were in hospitals across the District, but were self-isolating.

NSW had 1405 coronavirus cases as of 8pm Friday, with 877 believed to have been acquired overseas, according to NSW Health.

A total 278 had been in close contact with a local confirmed case or cluster, and 145 were thought to have contracted it locally, but no source identified.

For more statistics and information, visit the NSW Health website.

Friday March 27 10am

The Southern NSW Local Health District says there are an additional five cases of coronavirus across its region, taking the total to twenty-four.

Goulburn Mulwaree has registered six from 192 people tested. This includes an ACT resident who tested positive last weekend. It represents and increase from four on Thursday. Queanbeyan has two and Palerang has three. Bega Valley has the most with seven confirmed cases out of 226 tested.

Upper Lachlan Shire remains free of cases. All tests were verified in the last 24 hours.

"Southern NSW Local Health District Public Health Unit is in contact with each confirmed case and their close contacts, advising them to self-isolate for 14 days from when they were last with the confirmed case. They have also been advised to seek medical attention should they experience symptoms," a spokesman said.

The Health District has tested 1331 people and has extended the hours of its assessment centres at Goulburn and Queanbeyan.

Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has confirmed a total of 24 cases of COVID-19 have been formally identified within the District (as at 5:00pm 26 March, 2020). This includes the additional case in Goulburn of a person who is an ACT resident. The announcement follows recent tests which were verified in the last 24 hours.

Identifying close contacts ensures that those people who may be at risk take the necessary steps to avoid any further transmission. It is essential that everyone plays a part in containing the spread of COVID-19 by practising good hygiene measures including:

Clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.

Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or a flexed elbow.

Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.

Stay at home only leave if it is absolutely essential.

Southern NSW Local Health District has established COVID-19 Assessment Centres throughout the District, so those with symptoms may be tested and treated quickly.

The purpose of these clinics is for people who have respiratory symptoms or fever and who are at risk of COVID-19.

Any one heading to an assessment centre MUST call the SNSWLHD Central Intake Service - 1800 999 880 (option 1) before attending.

You will ONLY be tested if you fit the COVID-19 testing criteria.

This testing can take up to two days to complete and report back.

For the latest, up to date information head to: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

Thursday 10.45am

The Southern NSW Local Health District says there are now 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

As of 5pm March 25 there were four in Goulburn Mulwaree, including a Canberra man who was visiting the area when he tested positive on the weekend. His case was included in data released on Wednesday.

There are three cases in Palerang and two in Queanbeyan, while Bega Valley has the most with five and Upper Lachlan remains free of incidents.

A total 1203 people have been tested.

"SNSWLHD Public Health Unit is in contact with each confirmed case and their close contacts, advising them to self-isolate for 14 days from when they were last with the confirmed case," a spokesman said.

"They have also been advised to seek medical attention should they experience symptoms."

Meantime, the Health District's new CEO Margaret Bennett issued a Facebook message to staff and the community on Thursday. She thanked staff for their efforts and said "detailed and diligent planning" was underway" to ensure services could best meet increased demands and to support personnel.

Wednesday 11am

Three coronavirus cases have been confirmed by the Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) in Goulburn.

"A total of 12 cases of COVID-19 have been formally identified within the district as at 2pm on Tuesday, March, 24. The announcement follows recent tests which were verified in the last 24 hours," a Southern NSW Local Health District spokesperson said.

Three cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Goulburn and a total of 139 tests have been conducted.

Southern NSW Local Health District Public Health Unit is in contact with each confirmed case and their close contacts, advising them to self-isolate for 14 days from when they were last with the confirmed case.

They have also been advised to seek medical attention should they experience symptoms.

"Identifying close contacts ensures that those people who may be at risk take the necessary steps to avoid any further transmission," the spokesperson said.

It is essential that everyone plays a part in containing the spread of COVID-19 by practising good hygiene measures including:

Southern NSW Local Health District has established COVID-19 assessment centres throughout the district, so those with symptoms may be tested and treated quickly.

The purpose of these clinics is for people who have respiratory symptoms or fever and who are at risk of COVID-19, for example because they were in contact with a COVID-19 case, or have returned from overseas in the 14 days before onset of symptoms.

Any one heading to an assessment centre MUST call the SNSWLHD Central Intake Service - 1800 999 880 (option 1) before attending.

You will only be tested if you fit the COVID-19 testing criteria.

This testing can take up to two days to complete and report back.

Southern NSW Local Health District has lengthened the testing times at its COVID-19 Assessment Centres throughout the District, adding an extra day for those with symptoms who may need to be tested and treated quickly.

The district has added one more day on Saturday of testing at Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Eurobodalla and Cooma, with South East Regional Hospital now testing seven days per week after adding Saturday and Sunday.

The move is in response to demand at the centres, with the testing proving popular with local communities.