Murrumbidgee Local Health District have announced there are currently 25 COVID-19 patients in MLHD who are being cared for in hospital up until 9am on Monday January 31.
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According to MLHD five of these patients are in ICU with two patients who are ventilated.
Sadly, MLHD have also reported the death of a man in his 90s from Murray River LGA, a man in his 60s from Edward River LGA and a man in his 80s from Griffith LGA.
"We express our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of these men," a MLHD spokesperson said.
The MLHD has said there are 6,215 active cases of COVID-19 across the District bringing the total number of cases since 1 July 2021 to 18,654.
NSW Health have reported 11 confirmed cases in Young in the 24 hours up until 8pm on Sunday January 30, bringing the total of active cases for the week to 98.
In the Hilltops there were 13 cases confirmed in the 24 hours up until 8pm on Sunday January 30, 2022 with the total of active cases in the Hilltops to 142 up until Monday morning.
There were 17 cases confirmed in the Cootamundra-Gundagai LGA up until 8pm on Sunday January 30, 2022 bringing the weekly total of cases in the area to 89.
Testing advice
MLHD have said most people no longer need to get a PCR (nose and throat swab) test if they have COVID-19 symptoms, or are a household, social, workplace or education contact of a positive case.
Anyone who tests positive with a rapid antigen test must:
- Register your positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on your Service NSW App, the Service NSW website, or by phone 13 77 88 to understand their risk and access support from NSW health
- Self-isolate and follow the NSW Health advice for testing positive.
For testing locations across the District go to www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au, or for help accessing a test call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline 1800 831 099.
Advice for people with COVID
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen or PCR test you must:
- Self-isolate at home for 7 days from the date you got tested, even if you are fully vaccinated
- Tell the people you live with, any social contacts, and your workplace or school that you have tested positive
You can only leave self-isolation after 7 days if you do not have a sore throat, runny nose, cough or shortness of breath. You do not need to have a negative test to exit isolation.
Your household contacts must also self-isolate for 7 days and have a rapid antigen test as soon as possible and again on day 6.
If you are under 65 years of age, have had two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, do not suffer from any chronic health conditions and are not pregnant, you can safely manage COVID-19 at home.
If you are over 65, pregnant, or have a chronic condition that requires regular hospital visits or specialist follow-up and are feeling unwell please call your GP or the NSW Health COVID 19 Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933 so you can be linked with appropriate care.
If you develop severe symptoms (particularly severe headaches or dizziness, difficulty breathing, chest pressure or pain), call Triple Zero (000) straight away and tell the ambulance staff that you have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccinations are also available at more than 100 locations across the region including GP's, Pharmacies, Aboriginal Medical Services and MLHD clinics. MLHD encourage everyone who is eligible to book into a NSW Health vaccination clinic or another provider without delay through the COVID-19 vaccine clinic finder.
Vaccination for 5-11 year olds is available at NSW Health vaccination clinics and participating GPs and pharmacies.
Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine are now available for people aged 18 and over who had their second dose at least 3 months ago.
MLHD urge people to get their booster dose as soon as they are eligible, to best protect themselves, their loved ones and the community from the ongoing transmission of COVID 19.
MLHD also strongly recommend that people aged 12 years and over who are severely immunocompromised have a third primary dose of vaccine from two months after their second dose.
Stay safe and limit the spread
As case numbers grow across the region, MLHD strongly encourages people to take every reasonable precaution to protect themselves and their families and reduce the risk against the virus.
Wear a mask indoors and remember to wash and sanitise your hands regularly. If you are unwell do not go out and visit family, friends or go to social events. Socialise outdoors where possible.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, sore or scratchy throat, cough, runny nose, shortness of breath and a change in taste or smell. Other reported symptoms include fatigue, muscle or joint pain, blocked nose, headache, nausea, diarrhoea and loss of appetite.
Be alert for any COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are only mild, and even if you are fully vaccinated. Even if you have one mild symptom of COVID-19, isolate until you can get a test.
MLHD COVID-19 Data Summary
Case Information (as at 8pm 29 January)
Total cases in past 24 hours - 464
Total number of active cases - 6,215
Total cases since 1 July 2021 - 18,654
Total deaths since 1 July 2021 - 27
