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EMERGENCY

In an emergency, always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Ambulances are the safest way to be assessed, treated and transported to the right hospital for the care you need.

Triple zero (000) is a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.

For less severe but still urgent situations, go to an Emergency Department.

There are 12 public hospital Emergency Departments in Northern NSW Local Health District and they are all available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Emergency departments are located at:

COVID-19 Update: 1 November 2021
Published: 01 Nov 2021

There have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported for Northern NSW Local Health District in the 24 hours to 8pm 31 October.

The total number of cases in the District since 16 June remains at 124.

For the week 25 – 31 October, there were 6289 tests reported in Northern NSW Local Health District.

As restrictions in NSW ease further this week, it is vital that people continue to practise COVID-safe behaviours.

This includes coming forward for testing, wearing a mask where required, maintaining physical distancing, particularly in indoor settings, washing hands regularly or using hand sanitiser, and always checking in using the Service NSW app.

Even if you are fully vaccinated you should get tested and isolate immediately if you have even the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms - a slightly runny nose, a scratchy or sore throat or generally feeling under the weather.

There are more than 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. Find a clinic at COVID-19 testing clinics or contact your GP.

 

Vaccination Clinics open through the region

 The mobile vaccination van, a collaboration with Social Futures, is visiting the Tweed Valley this week, providing Pfizer vaccinations for anyone aged 12 and over.

No appointment is needed. Please bring your Medicare Card if you have one.

South Tweed:         Tweed Heads South Community Centre Car Park, cnr Minjungbal Dr & Heffron St. Monday 1 November, open from 9.30am – 2.30pm

Kingscliff:                 Kingscliff Community Health Centre, 71 Turnock Street. Tuesday 2 November, open from 9.30am – 11.30am

Chinderah:               John Oxley Park, Chinderah Boat Ramp.  Tuesday 2 November, open from 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Murwillumbah:        Knox Park, Murwillumbah – southern end near the Tennis Courts. Wednesday 3 November, open from 9.30am – 2.30pm

 

Other NSW Health clinics in Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Lismore and Grafton are also providing walk-in and booked appointments. Find your closest clinic at the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder,

NSW Health state-run clinics are now offering a booster dose, using the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, to individuals aged 18 and over.

This booster shot will help people maintain a high level of protection against the COVID-19 virus, including the Delta variant.

People aged 18 years and older may receive a booster at least six months after receiving their second dose of any of the COVID-19 vaccines registered for use in Australia.

Eligible people can also receive a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from their GP and from participating community pharmacies. A booster vaccination can be booked through the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder.