Zero new cases of COVID-19 in the Southern Highlands, one in the Tablelands

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A total number of 74 COVID-19 cases were recorded in the Wingecarribee local government since the current outbreak began on June 16.

Southern NSW Local Health District recorded two new cases of COVID-19, with one recorded in the Southern Tablelands.

One new case was recorded in the Queanbeyan and it is under investigation.

The second COVID-19 case was recorded in the Eurobodalla region.

This brings the total cases in SNSWLHD to 391 since the start of the current outbreak in June.

Across NSW, 406 cases of COVID-19 were recorded, and more than 85,00 people were tested for the virus in the 24 hours up to October 13, 8 pm.

The community is reminded to remain vigilant for symptoms and get tested if any appear, no matter how mild. Symptoms include cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath. People with mild symptoms, such as fatigue, new muscle aches or pains, a change in taste or smell or a new runny nose, should also arrange testing as quickly as possible.

High rates of testing are critical to detecting transmission and preventing further spread of COVID-19 in the community.

Find out where you can get tested for COVID-19 here.

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