THE Shoalhaven has recorded another day of no new COVID-19 cases.
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It takes to nine the number of days the Shoalhaven has now remained COVID-free.
However, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) recorded five new cases in the 24 hours to 8pm Sunday night, all in the Wollongong area.
All five of the new cases are from the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA) and are linked to known cases. The cases reside in the postcodes 2500 (2), 2505 (1) and 2526 (2)
The District reminds the community to remain vigilant for even the mildest of symptoms, and to continue to come forward for testing and vaccination.
In the last 24 hours, NSW recorded 180 new COVID-19 cases including one death.
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There have been 2506 cases of COVID-19 in the ISLHD since June and as at 8pm last night, there were seven people being treated in hospital as a result of COVID-19.
Remember to get tested if any symptoms appear, no matter how mild.
These 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 runny nose should also arrange testing as quickly as possible.
There are a number of COVID-19 testing clinics across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
Visit the District's website for a full list and updated opening hours and times.
There are also more than 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW - visit the NSW Government website for details.
NSW Health will continue to contact people diagnosed with COVID-19 and their close contacts, and people who need to follow specific health advice.
If you receive a message from NSW Health, it is important that you follow the advice in that message.
ISLHD also urges the community to continue to come forward for vaccination. Everyone in Australia aged 12 and over can receive a COVID-19 vaccination. For more information visit www.health.gov.au.
The district's vaccination clinics are now offering a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine to people aged 18 years and older, six months after their second dose.
Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling the ISLHD booking team on 1300 096 365 during business hours, or online via the ISLHD COVID-19 vaccination aupport form.
In addition to the district's clinics, booster shots are available at local general practitioners and pharmacies.
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