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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
Published: 30 Oct 2021

There has been one new case of COVID-19 reported for Northern NSW Local Health District in the 24 hours to 8pm 29 October.

The case is in the Casino area of Richmond Valley Local Government Area (LGA) and is a household contact linked to a cluster of cases in the Mid North Coast associated with a funeral held in Lions Park, Nambucca Heads on 23 October.

Anyone who attended the funeral is asked to isolate immediately, get tested and remain isolated until they receive a negative result or are contacted directly by NSW Health.

The total number of cases in NNSWLHD since 16 June is now 124.

Northern NSW Local Health District has released new venues of concern associated with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the region. Please continue to check this page regularly, as the list of venues of concern and relevant health advice are being updated as new cases emerge and investigations continue.

All close contacts are contacted directly and informed as part of normal contact tracing processes. They must get tested and isolate according to the advice they are given by
NSW Health.

Sewage detection in Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads Residents and visitors in the Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads areas (including the Brunswick area known as Bayside) are asked to be vigilant for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested if any symptoms develop, following the detection of fragments of the virus in sewage samples taken from both sewage treatment plants on 28 October.

This is the second consecutive detection for the Mullumbimby treatment plant.

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.

The Byron Central Hospital testing clinic on Ewingsdale Road is open seven days a week, from 9am – 5pm.

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

Testing clinic in Casino

Testing clinic hours are being extended in Casino this weekend.

• The Casino 4Cyte Pathology Drive Through clinic, Queen Elizabeth Park, will be
open from 7am to 2pm on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October.

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

We encourage our community to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are able to. Find available bookings at the Commonwealth Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder or you can also call Health Direct on 1800 57 11 55 for assistance to book.

Northern NSW Local Health District is reminding our community to be mindful of the current public health orders which require a person to be fully vaccinated to attend certain premises and public outdoor gatherings.

You can find the current requirements for both individuals and businesses on the
NSW Government website at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/rules

These public health orders are in place to reduce any transmission of COVID-19 in our community, thereby reducing the chance that we will see future large outbreaks, and reducing the likelihood that people in our community, particularly those who are vulnerable, may become severely ill or require hospital admission.

We encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are able to. Find bookings at the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder, or you can also call Health Direct on 1800 571 155 for assistance to book.