Another new case of coronavirus has been reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) since yesterday.

Now, the district’s total stands at 38, with 5 of the reported cases in the Lismore Local Government Area.

Listed by likely source of infection, 30 of the cases are acquired from overseas; 3 from contact with a confirmed case or in a known cluster; 2 are not identified; and 3 are under investigation.

Of the NNSWLHD cases, currently 4 COVID-19 patients are being cared for in hospitals, with 1 of these in ICU elsewhere in NSW. 

To find visit out data about coronavirus confirmed cases by Local Government Area, visit

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/covid-19-lga.aspx

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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