Shoalhaven adds three new COVID cases as NSW figures continue to drop

None of the region's cases are linked to known cases and they are all located in the 2541 postcode, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District confirmed.

The district's figures are also dropping with the ISLHD confirming 16 new cases of COVID-19.

Of these numbers, Wollongong has recorded ten new cases with two linked to known cases and Shellharbour has recorded two new cases which are not linked to known cases.

Kiama has recorded one new case which is not linked to a known case.

Sadly, a woman in her 80s from the Wollongong area died at Wollongong Hospital. The ISLHD confirmed she had received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and had underlying health conditions.

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NSW has hit the 80 per cent double-dose vaccination target and from Monday, new eased restrictions allow the fully vaccinated to have up to 20 people visit their home and to participate in community sport.

More than 92 per cent of adults in NSW have received a first dose of COVID-19, NSW Health confirmed on Monday.

Overall, NSW recorded five deaths and 266 new COVID-19 cases detected in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday, including one overseas arrival.

That's down from 301 COVID cases the day before, and as the state begins to enjoy new freedoms.

Hospital numbers have passed 600, with 606 patients requiring treatment within the system.

Of those, 132 are in intensive care across NSW.

For a full list of all exposure sites, visit the NSW Health case locations website.

For a list of COVID-19 testing sites across the Illawarra Shoalhaven, visit the district's website.

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