One new case of Covid-19 has been reported in our local health district, with the person being located in the Casino area.

This news comes as Covid fragments have been detected in sewage in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby - and NSW records 268 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) acting chief executive Lynne Weir said the new, local case 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,” Ms Weir said. 

“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,” Ms Weir said.

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 Clinic

The Lismore vaccination clinic is now providing walk-in and booked appointments and is located at Shop 13, Lismore Square Shopping Centre, Cnr Brewster and Uralba Streets, Lismore. Open seven days 7.30am – 4pm 

This clinics is 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