A Queanbeyan-Palerang woman has returned a positive result after being tested for coronavirus while being quarantined in Sydney.
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She was tested after arriving in the country from overseas travel. The woman is yet to return to the Local Health District.
"Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has confirmed one new reported case which have been attributed to the district at 10am on Thursday, July 9," a Southern NSW Local Health District spokesperson said.
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This brings the total number of cases for SNSWLHD to 55 following a total of 17,633 tests.
A total of 3,299 tests in Goulburn, 1,137 in Yass, 666 in Upper Lachlan, and 4,652 in Braidwood have been undertaken by SNSWLHD as on July 8.
The teenager from Victoria, now self-isolating in Merimbula, is being attributed to Victoria figures.
Meanwhile, Southern NSW Local Health District has established COVID-19 testing centres and temporary pop-up clinics throughout the district, so those with symptoms may be tested and treated quickly.
A pop-up clinic is currently operating in Merimbula at Club Sapphire Merimbula, while the testing hours have also been extended at the drive-through clinic at South East Regional Hospital (SERH) Bega, and also at the Pambula Hospital.
The district will continue to screening all passengers arriving on Rex flights from Victoria to Merimbula, as it has done over the past seven days, with further testing taking place where required.
Anyone feeling unwell, even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat, is urged to self-isolate and seek testing.
If you're unwell - call the Southern NSW helpline 1800 999 880 (option 1) to speak to a registered nurse and to book a free COVID-19 test today.
It is essential people follow directions they receive about home isolation and quarantine and maintain COVID-safe practices of physical distancing of 1.5 metres, cough or sneeze into their elbow, and regularly wash their hands.
Anyone feeling unwell, even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat, is urged to self-isolate and seek testing.
A full list of COVID-19 testing clinics is available here or people can visit their GP.
The NSW HotSpot Order has been extended to residents from Greater Melbourne. This means they can only enter NSW for very limited reasons, such as obtaining medical care, or fulfilling a legal obligation. The border between NSW and Victoria is currently closed.
The requirement for NSW residents returning from Melbourne hotspots to self-isolate for 14 days has been extended to anyone returning from Victoria. Heavy penalties and fines apply.
For details of the July 7 NSW Hotspot Order visit the link here.
For the latest, up to date information head to: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Southern NSW Local Health District COVID-19 Testing Centres
- Goulburn Base Hospital & Health Service - Entry through the 'old' main entrance at Goulburn Base Hospital. 130 Goldsmith St, Goulburn, NSW, 2580. Daily 9am-5pm Signage in place. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1)
- Yass Hospital Front carpark at Meehan Street, Yass, NSW, 2582 - Mon to Fri from 10am - 12pm. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1)
- Queanbeyan District Hospital & Health Service - Entry at the rear of the hospital with dedicated parking on Erin Street. 107 Collett St, Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620. Mon to Fri from 9am-5pm, Sat - Sun 10am -2pm. Signage in place. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1)
- Batemans Bay at Hanging Rock Oval Car Park (near the function centre), Beach Rd. Batemans Bay NSW 2536. Tuesday, July 14 from 9am - 2pm, Signage in place. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1)
- Malua Bay at Malua Bay Surf Club Car Park, 560 George Bass Dr Malua Bay NSW 2536. Time: Thursday, July 9 from 9am - 2pm. Signage in place. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1)
- Moruya Hospital & Health Service - Moruya Pathways building (right hand side of hospital), with the entrance through the door closest to the road. Address - 2 River St, Moruya NSW 2537. Time: Daily 9am-5pm. Signage in place. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1).
- Bega Valley Health Service - A 'drive through clinic', located prior to the main drop off area of South East Regional Hospital - Bega. Traffic controllers are there to guide you. Follow the signs at the main entrance. 4 Virginia Drive, Bega, NSW 2550. Daily 7am-7pm Signage in place. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1)
- Merimbula A 'drive through clinic' - Club Sapphire Carpark (enter from service road, exit onto main street) 119 Main St, Merimbula, NSW 2548. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1)
- Pambula Hospital Merimbola Street - Pambula, NSW, 2549. Daily 10am - 4pm (08.07.2020 - UFN). Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1)
- Eden Community Health Centre -Daily 9:30am - 4pm (By appointment only). Twofold Arcade. Must Call - 1800 999 Eden, NSW, 2551 880 first (Option 1). Every Wednesday 9.30am-1pm (By appointment only) https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical- centres/eden-NSW-2551/bega- outreach-clinic-respiratory- clinic/doctors
- Cooma Health Service - Cooma Hospital & Health Service - Drive thru clinic. Enter driveway off Victoria St, near Community Health / Maternity Buildings Victoria St, Cooma, NSW, 2630. Daily 9am-5pm Signage in place. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1).
- Jindabyne Old Community Health Centre - Bent St, Jindabyne, NSW, 2627. Must Call - 1800 999 880 first (Option 1)
- Bombala Multi- Purpose Service -Mon - Fri 9.30am - 1pm Sat - Sun 9am - 1pm (By appointment only). Wellington Street Bombala - By appointment only Must Call - 1800 999 NSW 2632 880 first (Option 1)
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