A Goulburn woman in her 100s had died from COVID-19 over the last 24 hours to 4pm on Wednesday, taking the total number of deaths since June 2021 to 30.
Southern NSW Health (SNSWLHD) reported the death from the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government Area as the district recorded 557 positive test results.
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SNSWLHD and the Age both express their condolences to the woman's family and friends.
Across the four LGAs in the immediate region, Queanbeyan Palerang recorded the most new cases with 196.
Goulburn Mulwaree recorded 87, Yass Valley 23 and in some positive news, Upper Lachlan saw just eight new cases.
There are 4806 COVID-19 cases in SNSWLHD with 34 people in hospital. There are no patients in ICU.
The latest numbers come as the NSW Government announced that close contacts of confirmed cases would no longer need to isolate.
it comes with a catch however, with those deemed close contacts required to adhere to the following list of conditions from NSW Health:
- Do not visit aged care, hospitals, disability, and correctional facilities unless a special exemption applies;
- Wear a face mask in indoor settings outside the home;
- Undertake daily RAT tests before coming into close contact with people outside their household, where practicable;
- Avoid contact with elderly and immunocompromised persons where possible;
- Work from home where practical;
- Notify their employer/educational facility that they are a close contact, and that they are not required to isolate as long as they comply with the above.
These requirements begin from the day of the positive test and remain for a full seven days.
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Dominic Unwin
Journalist living in the beautiful Southern Highlands with probably too much focus on local sport. Contact me at dominic.unwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist living in the beautiful Southern Highlands with probably too much focus on local sport. Contact me at dominic.unwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
