As investigations continue into Lismore's latest positive COVID-19, Northern NSW Local Health District has announced more venues of concern for residents to be aware of.

Lynne Weir, Acting Chief Executive Northern NSW LHD said to 8pm Wednesday 15 September, there was one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in a resident of Northern NSW Local Health District. This case was originally reported yesterday.

One further case was infectious in the Lismore area from 7 September to 12 September, but is no longer in Northern NSW.

New venues of concern have now been identified including two more in Lismore itself and one in Coraki:

This is in addition to the two venues identified yesterday:

• Silly Solly's on Keen Street from 8.55am to 9am on Tuesday, September 14.
• Lismore's Lifeline shop on Magellan Street from 9.05am to 9.20am on Tuesday, September 14.
• Muzza's Milk Bar on Oak Street, Evans Head from 1:15pm to 1:45pm on Sunday, September 12.

Anyone who attended the above venues at the times listed is a casual contact and must get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result. Please get tested even if you have had a test in recent days.

Ms Weir said. "NSW Health sends a text message to people who have checked in at contact venues with further information but urges anyone who has attended these venues at the times listed to get tested and isolate."

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

"All residents of the Lismore LGA, and anyone who visited Lismore since September 7 are subject to ‘Stay at Home’ requirements."

"Please continue to check this page regularly, as the list of venues of concern and relevant health advice are being updated as new cases emerge and investigations continue."

"Anyone with even the mildest of cold-like symptoms is urged to immediately come forward for testing and isolate until a negative result is received."

Additional COVID-19 testing clinic

A new drive-through testing clinic is being established at Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC), 50 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah.

The clinic will be open from 8am to 4pm Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September at this stage.

Other clinics located in Lismore are:

•               Lismore Base Hospital - Uralba Street, Lismore, open seven days. Appointments not required

•               Lismore Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology - 62 Wyrallah Road, Shop 12, Wyrallah Road Shopping Centre, Lismore. Open Monday – Saturday, appointments not required

•               Lismore 4Cyte Pathology Drive-through Clinic - 47-49 Dawson Street, Lismore. Open Monday to Friday, appointments not required

•           Southern Cross University Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Drive-through Clinic Military Road, Southern Cross University, East Lismore. Open Tuesday to Friday, appointments not required.

For those outside of the Lismore area, there are more than 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit COVID-19 testing clinics or contact your GP.

Hospital visitor restrictions

"To protect our patient and staff community, hospitals right across Northern NSW Local Health District are continuing to restrict visitors from entering their facilities," Ms Weir said.

"Women can continue to nominate one support person during their labour, birth and post-delivery."

"We appreciate that this does inconvenience our patients and their loved ones, and we thank you for your understanding."

"For exceptional circumstances, such as for palliative care, please discuss your needs with management at the facility."

Goonellabah Public School Re-Opening 

Goonellabah Public School will reopen for staff and students this morning (Friday, 17 September 2021), after a member of the school community tested positive to COVID-19.

A NSW Education spokesperson said, "Students and staff identified as close contacts have been notified and asked to self-isolate for the required period and follow the NSW health advice and protocols." 

"The school has been thoroughly cleaned and will reopen Friday, 17 September 2021, for any child who is unable to learn from home. " 

Further information on COVID-19 is available on the NSW Government website. 

Further information about the NSW Department of Education response to COVID-19 is available on the Department’s website.