While Lismore is still in the clear – seven new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).

Kyogle LGA has five of the new Covid cases and Byron LGA has the other two. 

NNSWLHD chief executive Wayne Jones said the five cases in Kyogle LGA are all household contacts of existing cases.  

“In Byron LGA, one case acquired their infection interstate, and has not been infectious in the community in Northern NSW,” Mr Jones said. “The other acquired their infection overseas and investigations are underway.” 

There have now been 184 cases in the District 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 – such as a slightly runny nose, a scratchy or sore throat or generally feeling under the weather,” Mr Jones said.

New COVID-19 testing clinic in Kyogle 

COVID-19 testing is now available at the Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service on Summerland Way, Kyogle. 

The testing clinic will be open from 12pm – 3pm Monday to Friday, and is located in the Gregory Unit. 

There are 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit the NSW Government website or contact your GP. 

State statistics

NSW recorded 262 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. There were three deaths reported – two men and a woman.

Two were not vaccinated, one had received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Across NSW, 94.3% of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 91.4% are fully vaccinated.

Of the people aged 12-15, 80.7% have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 74.2% are fully vaccinated.