The Shoalhaven has now posted 10 days without a positive COVID-19 case.
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But across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District the news is not as good, with seven cases recorded in the 24 hour period to 8pm Monday night.
All seven of the new cases are from the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA) and all but one are linked to known cases.
The cases reside in the postcodes of 2530 (6) and 2525 (1).
In the last 24 hours, NSW recorded 173 COVID-19 cases and two deaths.
The District reminds the community to remain vigilant for even the mildest of symptoms, and to continue to come forward for testing and vaccination.
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There have been 2513 total community acquired COVID-19 cases reported since June, when the first case in this outbreak was reported (cases not necessarily acquired within the Local Health District).
There has been 2667 COVID cases across the District, with 129 cases acquired overseas.
Since COVID testing began in the District 858,581 people have been tested.
Authorities continue to urge people 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.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District 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 Support form.
In addition to the District's clinics, booster shots are available at local general practitioners and pharmacies.
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