Three new Covid cases have been reported in our local Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) - including one in Lismore Local Government Area (LGA).

NNSWLHD acting chief executive Lynne Weir said the case in the Lismore LGA is under investigation. 

A second case is in the Casino area of Richmond Valley LGA, and linked to an existing cluster.  

The third is in the Grafton area of Clarence Valley Local Government Area (LGA) and is a household contact of a previously reported case. 

"Contact tracing is underway to determine any new venues of concern related to cases infectious in the community, and Public Health has been in contact with a number of people identified as close contacts," Ms Weir said.

"There have now been 92 total cases reported in NNSWLHD since the Delta outbreak began in Sydney on 16 June. 

"Anyone with even the slightest symptoms should get tested as soon as they feel unwell."

"There are more than 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. Find a clinic at COVID-19 testing clinics or contact your GP. 

"We encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are able to."

You can find available bookings at the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder (previously eligibility checker), or you can also call Health Direct on 1800 571 155 for assistance to book.

New venues of concern

New Covid venues of concern were reported overnight across the health district.

Most were in Grafton, none were in Lismore, but one was closer to home at Aldi in Ballina on Friday, 8 October from 6:30pm to 7:00pm.

State wide statistics

NSW recorded 406 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. 

There were also six Covid-related deaths. Three people were not vaccinated, two people had received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and one person had received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccination statistics

Across the State, there are currently 711 COVID-19 cases admitted to hospital, with 143 people in intensive care, 75 of whom require ventilation.

In NSW, the State average vaccination rate is 91.1% first dose and 76.5% double dose.