The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is urging the community to get vaccinated and to keep coming forward for testing should they experience any symptoms, with eight new COVID-19 cases reported to 8pm yesterday (8 November).
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Five cases are from the Kempsey local government area (LGA) and three are from Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA.
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Four of the cases are household contacts of a confirmed case, three are linked to a known case or cluster and the source of the infection of one case is under investigation. All cases are isolating.
There have been 403 cases reported in the MNCLHD since the beginning of the current NSW outbreak.
There are currently 21 active cases in Nambucca Valley, 17 active cases in Coffs Harbour, 66 active cases in Kempsey and 78 active cases in the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGAs.
COVID-19 testing rates remain high across the Mid North Coast with 1,087 tests conducted yesterday including 531 at Port Macquarie, 332 at Coffs Harbour and 153 at Kempsey.
For COVID-19 updates, including case locations and information about self-isolation CLICK HERE.
Exposure sites
- Port Macquarie Performing Arts, 1a Hibbard Drive, Port Macquarie. Exposure date - Monday 1 November 2021, 9am to 10:30am. Health advice - get tested immediately. Self-isolate until you get a negative result.
- East Kempsey Cemetery (graveyard service), Naiooka Street, South Kempsey. Exposure date - Wednesday 3 November 2021, 11am to 1pm. Health advice - get tested immediately. Self-isolate until you get a negative result.
- Local Liquor Macksville, 7 Cooper Street, Macksville. Exposure date - Wednesday 27 October 2021, 4:20pm to 4:35pm. Health advice - get tested immediately. Self-isolate until you get a negative result.
Get tested
If you have even the mildest of cold-like symptoms, please visit a COVID-19 testing clinic at Kempsey, Macksville, South West Rocks, Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, or Port Macquarie.
By getting tested and self-isolating until you receive a negative result, you will help to protect your loved ones and the community.
- KEMPSEY: Daisy Turner Kiosk at Kempsey Hospital, River Street entrance open 8am to 6pm; and car park at corner Sydney and Verge streets (opposite netball courts) open 8am to 4pm
- MACKSVILLE: Dudley Street open 9am to 1pm
- SOUTH WEST ROCKS: Community Health Centre, Steve Eagleton Drive, open 9am to 1pm
- COFFS HARBOUR: International Stadium, Stadium Drive, open 8am to 2pm
- WOOLGOOLGA: CWA Rooms, Beach Street, open 9am to 1.30pm
- PORT MACQUARIE: Regional Stadium, Boundary Street, open 8am to 2pm
To find your nearest clinic, visit COVID-19 testing clinics or contact your GP.
Get vaccinated
NSW Health state-run clinics are now offering a booster dose, using the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, to individuals aged 18 and over.
This booster shot will help people maintain a high level of protection against the COVID-19 virus, including the Delta variant.
