Northern NSW Local Health District is urging people to get tested for COVID-19 at the first sign of symptoms and isolate until a negative result is received.

Please book your COVID-19 vaccination, or booster if you are eligible, at any of the many GPs, Pharmacies and NSW Health clinics in the region. You can find your closest clinic at the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder.

To 8pm 17 December, 62 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the District.

 

Local Government Area
Number of Cases

Byron
46

Ballina
8

Lismore
3

Tweed
1

Clarence Valley
2

Kyogle
2

Richmond Valley
-

TOTAL
62

 

 

There is one COVID-positive patient in hospital in Northern NSW.

To date, no cases in NNSWLHD have been confirmed as the Omicron variant of concern.

The most common locations for transmission of COVID-19 in our region continue to be pubs, parties and gatherings in indoor spaces.

We encourage people to celebrate the end of year outdoors where possible, and to stay home if you are unwell, get a test, and isolate.

 

Venue of concern in Byron Bay 

One new venue of concern have been identified in Northern NSW, visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Anyone who has been at this venue below at the dates and times listed must immediately get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result, even if you are fully vaccinated or feel well. Please refer to the guidelines for casual contacts on the NSW Health website: Casual contacts of COVID-19 - Fact sheets (nsw.gov.au)

 

Site
Address
Date and Time

Woody’s Surf Shack Night Club
The Plaza, 90-96 Johnson Street, Byron Bay
Thursday 16 December 2021
8pm – 3am

 

There are more than 450 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. Find a clinic on the NSW Government website or contact your GP.