Tag: covid
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RAPID ANTIGEN TEST DEPENDANCY LEAVING MID NORTH COAST COVID CLINICS EMPTY
With more locals depending on rapid antigen tests, covid clinics across the Mid North Coast are being deserted. But health experts aren’t getting complacent – remaining on high alert for future outbreaks.
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COVID CASES ON THE RISE AGAIN IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
While covid cases in Northern New South Wales health district were on a downward trend, they’ve now spiked again – the region recording 469 new infections overnight. Despite the rise in cases, hospitalisations have dropped – from 32 to 21 overnight – with 4 in ICU. (NO AUDIO)
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NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES SEES DECLINING COVID CASE NUMBERS
There’s been another drop in covid cases in Northern New South Wales overnight. The region recorded 314 new infections. 32 are being treated in hospital – 4 are in ICU. (NO AUDIO)
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COVID CASES IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES CONTINUE TO DECLINE
Northern New South Wales has seen another drop in COVID cases overnight, recording 345 new infections. 188 of the cases are in Tweed Heads, 63 are in the Clarence Valley, while Lismore recorded 44. While case numbers have dropped, there’s four more people in hospital – a total of 28 patients are receiving care. (NO…
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THREE COVID DEATHS IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES OVERNIGHT
The Northern New South Wales local health district recorded three more covid deaths in the past 24 hours. One person aged in their 70s from Lismore, a person in their 50s from Ballina, and a Richmond Valley resident aged in their 90s. 606 new cases were also recorded overnight, with approximately one third of those…
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FAR NORTH COAST SCHOOLS HEAD BACK TO THE CLASSROOM
Schools on the North Coast also headed back to the classroom today. While first day nerves were at ease for some, they’re excited to be starting high school, even if it means twice weekly covid tests.
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PARENTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER RAPID ANTIGEN TESTS FOR KIDS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL
Rapid Antigen Tests have arrived at a number of schools on the Far North Coast. While many have welcomed the initiative, some parents have raised concerns about its effectiveness.
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FAR NORTH COAST BUSINESSES UNSURE IF THE PREMIER’S FUNDING PACKAGE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
With covid still running rampant on the Far North Coast, small businesses are unsure if the Premier’s announcement today will help. There were 589 fresh infections overnight, and sadly, an elderly Tweed resident died with the virus.
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BYRON BAY RESIDENT AGED IN THEIR 50S PASSES AWAY FROM COVID
A Byron Bay resident, aged in their 50s, is the latest covid casualty in the Northern New South Wales Health District. The region recorded the one death, but a jump in cases – with 1219 new infections overnight. There was a drop in hospitalisations with 40 people now in care. Five of those are in…
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TWO MORE PEOPLE DIE WITH COVID IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Northern New South Wales has seen another drop in covid cases overnight – recording 564 new infections. Sadly, two people, aged in their 80s and 90s, have passed away in Lismore and the Tweed. 46 cases are being cared for in hospital – 6 in ICU.