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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: 12 November 2021
Published: 12 Nov 2021

Northern NSW Local Health District continues to urge people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to seek testing if symptoms develop.

Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported for NNSWLHD to 8pm 11 November. Five cases are in the Grafton area of Clarence Valley Local Government Area (LGA), including three household contacts of existing cases, and two cases under investigation.

Three cases are in the Kyogle LGA, all linked to existing cases. One case is in the Lismore LGA, a household contact of an existing case.

There have now been 170 total cases in NNSWLHD since 16 June.

 

Sewage detections in Wardell and Lennox Head

Fragments of the COVID-19 virus were detected in samples from the Wardell and Lennox Head sewage treatment plants on 9 November. There are no known cases in these areas, and we urge the community to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms.  

These detections could indicate there are positive cases active in these communities who have not been tested.

Even if you are fully vaccinated you should get tested and isolate immediately if you have even the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms – such as 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.