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EMERGENCY

In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). It’s a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.

For other urgent medical issues, go to an Emergency Department.

Our Emergency Departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week:



 
Community members needed for health advisory groups

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join health advisory groups.


 
Second diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW

The North Coast Public Health Unit has confirmed a second case of diphtheria of the throat, in a six year old child in Northern NSW.


 
Diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW

The North Coast Public Health Unit has confirmed a case of diphtheria in a two year old child in Northern NSW – the first case of diphtheria of the throat in NSW in a century.


 
Cervical cancer screening now available with self-collection

Women and people with a cervix will soon be able to perform their own cervical screening test under changes to the National Cervical Screening Program.


 
Don't delay your flu shot this winter

The North Coast Public Health Unit is urging local residents to book their flu vaccination now, to get protected against severe illness this flu season.


 
Hospitals weather summer Omicron peak

Patients in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continued to receive high quality care during the peak of the Omicron outbreak from January to March 2022 despite it being one of the most challenging quarters, thanks to the incredible…


 
COVID-19 Statistics

For daily COVID-19 statistics, including for Northern NSW Local Health District, please visit the NSW Health website:  https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/…


 
COVID-19 update: 5 June 2022

From tomorrow, 6 June, Northern NSW Local Health District will move to sharing the daily COVID-19 statistics published by NSW Health, rather than a separate local update.


 
COVID-19 update: 4 June 2022

To 4pm 3 June, 190 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Northern NSW Local Health District, including 50 positive PCR tests and 140 positive rapid antigen tests (RAT)**.

Confirmed tests by LGA (PCR and RAT included):


 
COVID-19 Update: 3 June 2022

To 4pm 2 June, 221 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Northern NSW Local Health District, including 48 positive PCR tests and 173 positive rapid antigen tests (RAT)**.

Confirmed tests by LGA (PCR and RAT included):