- NSW records 753 new COVID cases
- The Western NSW Local Health District recorded 36 new cases overnight — 23 in Dubbo, 2 in Wellington, 5 in Parkes, 2 in Bourke, 2 in Gilgandra, 1 in Narromine and 1 in Coonamble. This brings the total for the district to 320 cases, 259 of which are located in Dubbo.
- Victoria records 50 new COVID cases
- Victorian Premier Dan Andrews announced today all Victorians over 18 are now eligible for both vaccines, and 16 and 17 year olds are eligible for Pfizer only.
NSW
To 8pm last night New South Wales recorded 753 new cases of community transmission, up to 609 of which may have been infectious while out in the community. The state recorded zero deaths.
The Western NSW Local Health District recorded 36 new cases overnight — 23 in Dubbo, 2 in Wellington, 5 in Parkes, 2 in Bourke, 2 in Gilgandra, 1 in Narromine and 1 in Coonamble. This brings the total for the district to 320 cases, 259 of which are located in Dubbo.
CEO of the Western NSW Local Health District Scott McLachlan has stated that Aboriginal people currently account for 65% of total cases of COVID-19 in the region so far, and so it’s especially important to get out to your nearest vaccination hub when you can, and know that there are plenty of doses available across the region.
In Dubbo there’s currently a walk-in clinic running at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. It’s walk-in, so no appointments, bring your Medicare card if you have one, but if not, bring any form of legal ID or your health ID number in order to receive your first dose. Lines are long, so residents are advised to bring food, water, maybe even a seat if you’re unable to stand for long periods.
A number of other vaccination locations available by appointment are the Woolpack Function Centre at Dubbo Showground, and at a number of pharmacies such as Bowen’s, Priceline, Terry White, and Orana Mall.
If you’re in the Dubbo area but are unable to get yourself to a vaccination clinic, please reach out to LiveBetter, a charity who are offering transport services in the area, you can call them on (02) 6882 7711, that’s (02) 6882 7711.
Outside of Dubbo but still in the Western NSW LHD there are vaccinations available from the ADF in Warren, Bourke, Parkes and Narromine. The vaccination clinic in Wellington is also available to call for an appointment but please note it is quite busy at the moment.
Residents of Brewarrina are advised that there’s a pop-up vaccination clinic planned for this upcoming weekend from Friday August 27th to Sunday August 29th. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents aged 12 and over are eligible for Pfizer, and are welcome to walk in, no bookings essential.
State Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders also wishes to remind everyone to only send one person per household out for groceries if you can, but if you need to bring children or a support person that’s still within the rules and okay to do. But of course, where you can, minimise movements outside the home as much as possible.
The state’s Far West Local Health District recorded 15 new cases overnight — all of which were recorded in Wilcannia, however one of those positive tests is of someone who’s currently located in QLD, but since they were tested in Wilcannia, they’re included in the numbers.
COVID testing is available at Wilcannia Oval from 9am to 4pm daily, and drive through testing is available at Memorial Oval in Broken Hill from 8am to 5pm seven days a week.
Residents of Broken Hill can book an appointment for vaccination with the Royal Flying Doctors Service at the Flight Services Building on Airport Rd in Broken Hill. Be advised that they’re experiencing a large volume of phone calls, so it’s best to book your appointment online via HotDoc.
VICTORIA
In Victoria there have been 50 new cases recorded overnight, 40 of which are linked to known outbreaks, with 10 unknown sources now under investigation by contact tracers.
With regards to the growing Shepparton cluster, there have been no positive test results among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the last 24 hours.
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews also announced in a press conference today that all Victorians over the age of 18 are now eligible for both vaccines, and 16 and 17 year olds are eligible for Pfizer only. This comes after statistics showing that well over half of the 522 total cases in the current outbreak are among those aged 29 and under, with over 200 of those being aged between 0 and 19.
Quarantine, travel, testing clinics and pandemic disaster payment
Quarantine and testing requirements are managed and enforced by state and territory governments:
If you want to travel overseas, you may be able to apply online for an exemption. Click here for more information about the conditions to leave Australia. There are temporary measures for international flights that are regularly reviewed by the government and updated on the Smart Traveller website.
- News and information over 60 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus
- Relevant guidelines for your state or territory: NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, ACT, Tasmania.
- Information about the COVID-19 vaccine in your language.
Visit the translated resources published by NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service:
Testing clinics in each state and territory:
Pandemic disaster payment information in each state and territory:
