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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: 5 November 2021
Published: 05 Nov 2021

Northern NSW Local Health District continues to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are able to, and to be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested immediately if symptoms develop.

There have been four new cases of COVID-19 reported for Northern NSW Local Health District in the 24 hours to 8pm 4 November.

Two cases are in the Lismore Local Government Area (LGA) one case is in the Alstonville area of Ballina LGA, and one case is in the Casino area of Richmond Valley LGA. All are linked to previously reported cases and are under investigation.

There have now been 134 total cases in NNSWLHD since 16 June.

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.

 

Casino added to mobile vaccination clinic schedule

The mobile vaccination van, a collaboration with Social Futures, is in Goonellabah today, and will visit Kyogle, Woodenbong and Casino next week.

Goonellabah:
Friday 5 November, 9.30am to 2.30pm, Goonellabah Football (Soccer) Club, Reserve Street (near tennis courts)

Kyogle:    
Monday 8 November, 9.30am to 2.30pm, Visitor Information Centre, cnr Anzac Pde and Summerland Way

Woodenbong:
Tuesday 9 November, 9.30am to 2.30pm, Woodenbong Park, Unumgar Street, behind Public Hall

Casino:
Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 November, 9.30am – 2.30pm, The Oak Centre, Oak Avenue, Casino

 

These clinics are providing Pfizer vaccinations for anyone aged 12 and over. No appointment is needed. Please bring your Medicare Card if you have one.

Other NSW Health clinics in Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Lismore and Grafton are also providing walk-in and booked appointments. Find your closest clinic at the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder.