Over the weekend, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases increased to 47.

Northern NSW Local Health District Chief Executive, Wayne Jones said this was an additional three cases.

In Lismore, we had some good news, the number of cases remained at 5.

We can assume that the majority of people in the 2480 postcode are abiding by the Federal and State Government self isolation rules. If everyone does the right thing now, we will benefit quicker than some other areas.

The most confirmed cases is in the Tweed (13), Byron (13) and Clarence Valley (8) with Ballina also stagnant on 1-4 along with Richmond Valley.

Of the NNSWLHD cases, there is currently 1 patient with COVID-19 being cared for in our hospitals.

The Public Health Unit is following up close contacts of cases who are located within NNSWLHD, who are being asked to self-isolate for 14 days from last contact with the confirmed case.

They will be contacted daily to check that they are well and anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms will be tested for the virus.

If you are considered a close contact of a confirmed case, a Health officer will contact you directly.

For advice and information about COVID-19 visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

Residents of NSW can also call new the 24-hour COVID-19 hotline on 13 77 88 for advice and support on non-health related enquiries.

For health related advice, please continue to liaise with your GP, or phone HealthDirect on 1800 022 222. 

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