Nine new cases of Covid were reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) yesterday – but none in Lismore.

There were also new venues of concern listed on the NSW Health website, including Lismore Fundies on Thursday, September 30. (For a full list of local venues listed on the website, see the end of this story.)

The nine new local cases were among the 646 new cases recorded across NSW.

NNSWLHD acting chief executive Lynne Weir said three of the local district cases are in Ballina LGA and linked with an Alstonville cluster.

“One case is a household contact of a previously reported case and as been in self-isolation, while two cases are under investigation,” she said.

“Two cases are in the Casino area of Richmond Valley LGA. Of these, one case is linked to the Kyogle cluster and one case is under investigation. 

“Three cases are in the Kyogle LGA, all household contacts of previously reported cases, and have been in self-isolation. 

“One case is in the Byron LGA, a household contact of a previously reported case, and has been in self-isolation.”

There have now been 57 total cases reported in Northern NSW since June 16 when the current Delta outbreak in Sydney began.  

“Three cases are being cared for in hospital, and all are in a stable condition,” Ms Weir said.

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Contact tracing

“Contact tracing is underway to determine any venues of concern, and further information will be provided as soon as possible.  

“Contact tracing teams spend time talking with confirmed cases, checking history of whereabouts and assessing any exposure risks of public venues, including reviewing QR codes, COVID-safe business plans and CCTV footage where appropriate.”

Stay at home orders

Stay-at-home orders are in place for Lismore LGA, Casino, and Kyogle LGA until 11 October due to an increased COVID-19 public health risk. 

Everyone in these areas must stay at home unless it is for an essential reason, which includes shopping for food, medical care, getting vaccinated, compassionate needs, exercise and work or tertiary education if you can't work or study at home. 

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. 

Lismore venues of concern

These can be found on the website https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/nsw-covid-19-case-locations/case-locations