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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 - 22 October
Published: 22 Oct 2021

Five new cases of COVID-19 have been reported for Northern NSW Local Health District to 8pm 21 October.

Of these, two cases are in the Kyogle Local Government Area (LGA), both linked to previously reported cases and have been in isolation throughout their infectious period.

One case is in the Clarence Valley LGA, a household contact of a previously reported case, and has been in isolation while infectious.

Two cases are in the Tweed LGA, both linked to a previously reported case, and are under investigation to determine any possible public venues of concern.

There have now been 111 total cases reported in NNSWLHD since the Delta outbreak began in Sydney on 16 June.

Two cases are being cared for in hospital, one in Intensive Care.

Please check the NSW Government website regularly as the list of venues of concern and relevant health advice is updated as new cases emerge and investigations continue.

The South Grafton Drive Through clinic at Hawthorne Park is open today until 3pm, closed on Saturday and Sunday, and will re-open at 9am on Monday 25 October.

Grafton Base Hospital testing clinic is open seven days a week, 9am – 5pm.

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.

As restrictions continue to ease in NSW and we transition to living with COVID-19, it is vital that people continue to practise COVID-safe behaviours such as wearing a mask where required, maintaining physical distancing, particularly in indoor settings, maintaining hand hygiene, and always checking in using the Service NSW app.

 

Additional walk-in vaccination clinics

Extra walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics are operating across Northern NSW in the coming days, for anyone who is yet to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. These clinics are open to any members of the public aged 12 and over, and are providing the Pfizer vaccine.

Ballina:

  • Today, Friday 22 October – The Kentwell Centre, 20 Bangalow Road, Ballina. Open 10am – 4pm.

Casino:

  • Saturday 23 October - Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation, 153 Canterbury Street, Casino. Open 9am – 3pm.

Grafton:

  • Sunday 24 October - Linkway, Grafton Shopping World, Prince Street, Grafton. Open 8am – 2pm.

 Goonellabah:

  • Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 October – Lismore Workers Sports Club, 202 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah. Open 10am – 4pm.

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

These clinics are accessible and inclusive for people with a disability, and reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate access to the clinic if required.

To book a vaccination at other clinics throughout Northern NSW, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder or you can also call Health Direct on 1800 571 155 for assistance to book.