To 8pm 31 December, 306 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Northern NSW Local Health District.
Local Government Area
Number of cases
Byron
152
Ballina
50
Lismore
24
Tweed
63
Clarence Valley
9
Kyogle
3
Richmond Valley
5
TOTAL
306
There are 18 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital in Northern NSW, with three of these in ICU.
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms it is still important that you have a test and self-isolate until you receive a negative test result.
You can get tested at any of our hospital testing clinics seven days a week. Other clinics may have reduced hours, so please check before attending.
We’ve been advised that the Ballina 4Cyte Pathology drive through testing clinic will not be open today, Saturday 1 January or tomorrow, Sunday 2 January.
Find your closest testing clinic on the NSW Government website or contact your GP.
To book your COVID-19 vaccination or your booster if you are now eligible, head to https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covid-19-vaccine-clinic-finder