There is a new COVID-19 case in the Shoalhaven LGA which is under investigation.
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The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) was notified of the case in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
The community is reminded 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.
High rates of testing are critical to detecting transmission and preventing further spread of COVID-19 in the community.
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Meanwhile, NSW recorded 332 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
One new case was acquired overseas, and 20 cases have been excluded following further investigation.
Sadly, NSW Health is reporting the deaths of two people.
A woman in her 70s from Sydney's north west died at Hornsby Hospital. She was not vaccinated.
A man in his 60s died at Mercy Place Albury Aged Care Facility where he acquired his infection. He had received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. It is the second death linked to an outbreak at this facility.
NSW Health extends its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the people who have died.
To help stop the spread of COVID-19:
- If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away - don't delay.
- Wash your hands regularly and take hand sanitiser with you when you go out.
- Keep your distance and leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others.
- Wear a mask at all times when outside your home, except when exercising.
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