The Shoalhaven has now remained COVID-free for 11 days, with no positive cases recorded in the last 24 hours to 8pm Tuesday.
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However, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District says there have been four cases recorded in the Wollongong Local Government Area and sadly a woman in her 60s from the Wollongong area died at Wollongong Hospital.
She had received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and had underlying health conditions.
All but one of the four new cases are linked to known cases.
The four cases are from postcodes 2500 (1), 2525 (1) and 2530 (2).
The community who live in these areas should be alert that COVID-19 may be circulating in their suburb and surrounds and need to be extra vigilant when leaving their home, when monitoring for symptoms and getting tested if they feel unwell.
Individual suburb breakdowns are not provided as it does not accurately reflect where cases may have been during their infectious period.
Both Shellharbour and Kiama LGAs also reported no cases.
There are currently seven people being treated in hospital as a result of COVID-19.
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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For the week ending, Sunday, November 21, there were 15,045 tests carried out across the District and 862,110 people have been tested since testing began.
There was a jump in numbers across NSW with 248 cases recorded in the last 24-hour period, including two deaths.
The news comes as ISLHD says all local government areas in the District have now reached 90 per cent double vaccination rates, in residents aged 15 and over.
An outstanding achievement considering that just three short months ago, double dose rates in the local government areas were at about 35 per cent.
Health officials have thanked staff, and everyone who rolled up their sleeves to get the jab.
There have been 2671 COVID cases across the District since June, with 129 cases acquired overseas.
There have been 2517 community acquired COVID-19 cases reported.
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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