The breakdown in numbers for the district is as follows:

Wollongong has recorded 17 new cases, with eight linked to known cases.

Shellharbour has recorded three new cases with the source of infection under investigation for all three.

And of the three new cases recorded in the Shoalhaven, two are linked to known cases.

Of these three cases, one is located in the 2540 postcode and two are located in the 2541 postcode.

These numbers come as NSW records 444 new COVID-19 cases overnight on Wednesday.

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There have been 2,162 local cases of COVID-19 in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District since the start of the current outbreak in June.

The ISLHD has reminded residents to remain vigilant for symptoms and get tested if any appear, no matter how mild.

Symptoms include cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath.

People with mild symptoms, such as fatigue, new muscle aches or pains, a change in taste or smell or a new runny nose, should also arrange testing as quickly as possible.

There are a number of COVID-19 testing clinics across the Shoalhaven. Visit the district's website for a full list and updated opening hours and times.

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