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 270 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
One new case was acquired overseas and five cases have been excluded following further investigation, bringing the total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic to 76,391.
Sadly, we are reporting the deaths of three people - one woman and two men.
A woman in her 30s from western Sydney died at Westmead Hospital. She was not vaccinated and had underlying health conditions.
A man in his 60s from Wollongong died at Wollongong Hospital. He was not vaccinated and had underlying health conditions.
A man in his 50s from western Sydney died at Liverpool Hospital. He had received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and had underlying health conditions.
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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