As contact tracing continues for the case of the Sydney man who visited the Northern Rivers – more contact venues of concern have been released today by the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).

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NNSWLHD acting chief executive Lynne Weir said while there are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported among local residents, anyone who attended the following venues needs to get tested.

“Anyone who attended the following venues at the times listed is a close contact and must get tested and isolate for 14 days since they were there, regardless of the result,” Ms Weir said.

“NSW Health sends a text message to people who have checked in at close contact venues with further information," Ms Weir said.

“We also make a follow-up call to close contacts to discuss the isolation and testing requirements. If you have not received a text message, please call 1800 943 553.”

"If you are directed to get tested for COVID-19 or self-isolate at any time, you must follow the rules whether or not the venue or exposure setting is listed on the NSW Health website. 

NSW Health does not disclose details about venues of concern unless there is a public health reason. 

COVID-19 Testing Update 

"We want to thank everyone who has come forward for testing in the past few days," Ms Weir said.

" It is such an important part of our community response in terms of identifying new cases and tracking where the virus may have spread. 

"On Tuesday 10 August, more than 3000 tests were conducted at NSW Health and drive through clinics across the District, with many more conducted at other GP and respiratory clinics in the region.  

"This comes on top of sustained high testing rates over recent weeks, with 9,177 tests conducted among NNSWLHD residents for the week of 1-7 August."

All the local testing clinics and their opening hours are listed on the NSW government website at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and others/clinics or, you can also contact your GP.