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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: 29 October 2021
Published: 29 Oct 2021

There has been one new case of COVID-19 reported for Northern NSW Local Health District in the 24 hours to 8pm 28 October.

The case is in the Casino area of Richmond Valley Local Government Area (LGA) and is 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 North Coast Public Health Unit is working to assess whether people who attended the funeral will be classified as close or casual contacts.

The total number of cases in NNSWLHD since 16 June is now 123.

 

Sewage detections in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby

Residents and visitors in the Byron Bay and Mullumbimby areas 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 26 October.

This is the second consecutive detection for the Byron Bay treatment plant.

The last recorded case in the Byron Shire LGA was on 7 October.

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.

 

Walk-In Vaccination Clinics

 The mobile vaccination van, a collaboration with Social Futures, is visiting the Tweed Valley next week, providing Pfizer vaccinations for anyone aged 12 and over.

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

South Tweed:       Tweed Heads South Community Centre Car Park, cnr Minjungbal Dr & Heffron St. Monday 1 November, open from 9.30am – 2.30pm

Kingscliff:              Kingscliff Community Health Centre, 71 Turnock Street. Tuesday 2 November, open from 9.30am – 11.30am

Chinderah:           John Oxley Park, Chinderah Boat Ramp. Tuesday 2 November, open from 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Murwillumbah:   Knox Park, Murwillumbah – southern end near the Tennis Courts. Wednesday 3 November, open from 9.30am – 2.30pm

 

Other NSW Health clinics in Northern NSW are now providing walk-in and booked appointments:

Byron Bay:               Byron Bay Surf Club, open every weekday until Thursday 11 November, then again Monday 15 November. Open from 8.00am – 3.30pm.

Lismore:                   Shop 13, Lismore Square Shopping Centre, Cnr Brewster and Uralba Streets, Lismore. Open seven days 7.30am – 4pm

Grafton:                     Link Arcade, Prince Street end, Grafton. Open Monday – Saturday 7.30am – 4pm

Tweed Heads:         Shop 23, Tweed Mall, Wharf Street, Tweed Heads. Open seven days 7.30am – 4pm

 

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

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.