The Beagle
Apr 6, 2020
Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) has confirmed a total of 53 cases of
COVID-19 have been formally identified within the District (as at 10.30am 6 April, 2020),
following 2265 tests. The announcement follows recent tests which were verified in the
last 24 hours.
None of these confirmed cases have required hospitalisation and are self-isolating
accordingly. Note - variations may occur in (day to day) results due to further
investigations and qualifications of data.
Please note that cases
Southern NSW Local Health District Public Health Unit is in contact with each confirmed
case and their close contacts, advising them to self-isolate for 14 days from when they
were last with the confirmed case. They have also been advised to seek medical
attention should they experience symptoms.
Identifying close contacts ensures that those people who may be at risk take the
necessary steps to avoid any further transmission. It is essential that everyone plays a
part in containing the spread of COVID-19 by practising good hygiene measures
including:
• Clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an
alcohol-based hand rub.
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or a flexed
elbow.
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
• Stay at home, only leave if it is absolutely essential.
Southern NSW Local Health District has established COVID-19 Assessment Centres
throughout the District, so those with symptoms may be tested and treated quickly.
Any one heading to an assessment centre MUST call the SNSWLHD Central Intake
Service – 1800 999 880 (option 1) before attending.
You will ONLY be tested if you fit the COVID-19 testing criteria.
This testing can take up to two days to complete and report back.
For the latest, up to date information head
to: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx