As a new walk in Covid vaccination testing clinic offering Pfizer opens in Goonellabah, five new Covid cases have been reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).

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NNSWLHD acting chief executive Lynne Weir said two cases are in the Kyogle Local Government Area (LGA), and are both linked to previously reported cases. They have been in isolation throughout their infectious period. 

One case is in the Clarence Valley LGA, and is a household contact of a previously reported case who has been in isolation while infectious.  

Two cases are in the Tweed LGA, both linked to a previously reported case, and are under investigation to determine any possible public venues of concern.  

There have now been 111 total cases reported in NNSWLHD since the Delta outbreak began in Sydney on 16 June. 

Of the total cases, two are being cared for in hospital and one is in Intensive Care.  

Ms Weir urges people to check the NSW Government website regularly as the list of venues of concern and relevant health advice is updated as new cases emerge and investigations continue. 

“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,” she said.

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State statistics

NSW recorded 345 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.

There were five deaths reported, with one person not vaccinated, two had received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and two had received two doses.

New walk-in vaccination clinics 

Extra walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics are operating across the area in the next few days for anyone who is yet to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

A new clinic will open at Lismore Workers Sports Club, Goonellabah on Monday, October 25 and Tuesday October 26 for any members of the public aged 12 and over.

It is located at 202 Oliver Avenue and is open 10am – 4pm. 

Other clinics are open in Ballina on Friday 22 October at The Kentwell Centre, 20 Bangalow Road, Ballina. Open 10am – 4pm. 

Casino on Saturday 23 October at Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation, 153 Canterbury Street, Casino. Open 9am – 3pm. 

No appointment is needed. Please bring your Medicare Card if you have one.  

These clinics are accessible and inclusive for people with a disability, and reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate access to the clinic if required. 

To book a vaccination at other clinics throughout Northern NSW, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder or you can also call Health Direct on 1800 571 155 for assistance to book.