The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has revealed new exposure sites linked to the recent cases of COVID-19 identified in the region.
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The district has not recorded any new cases but health authorities are still working on contact tracing in the Edward River local government area after two cases were recorded on Friday.
Anyone who has visited one of these venues at the times listed below is a casual contact and should immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received:
- Big4 Holiday Park at Lot 100 Ochtertyre Street, Deniliquin on September 28 from 2.45pm to 4.15pm and September 29 from 1.45pm to 5.15pm.
- The Reject Shop at 104-114 Hardinge Street, Deniliquin on September 27 from 8.45am to 9.20am and September 28 from 3.15pm to 3.50pm.
- GV Bargains at 293-295 Cressy Street, Deniliquin on September 28 from 9.15am to 10.20am and 4.15pm to 4.50pm.
- Coles at 104 Hardinge Street, Deniliquin on September 29 from 8.15pm to 9pm.
Vic Health has also notified the MLHD of two venues in Moama associated with a Victorian case.
Anyone who visited the Moama Rich River Golf Club restaurant on September 24 from 10.15am to 12.30pm is considered a close contact, and they must get tested and isolate for 14 days from date of exposure, regardless of the result.
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Anyone who visited the following venues of concern is considered a casual contact and must get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result:
- Merool Holiday Park at 131 Merool Rd at Moama on between 12pm on September 24 and 10am on September 26.
- The Rich River Golf Club golf course at Moama on September 24 from 8.15am to 10.30am.
Anyone who visited the following venues that were earlier identified as venues of concern are also considered a casual contact. Some times for previously released venues have been updated.
- Red Rose Diner at 337 Cressy Street, Deniliquin on Wednesday, September 29 between 11.30am and 1pm
- HQV Bargains at 193 Cressy Street, Deniliquin on Wednesday, September 29 between 12.25pm and 1.15pm
- Nextra Newsagency at 249 Cressy Street, Deniliquin on Wednesday, September 29 between 1pm and 1.10pm and on Monday, September 27 between 10am and 10.30am.
- Mitre 10 at 98 Hardinge Street, Deniliquin on Tuesday, September 28 between 3.40pm and 4.10pm
- Total Bliss at 3/344-354 Cressy Street, Deniliquin on Monday, September 27 between 12.30pm and 1.45pm
- Soul Pattinson Chemist at 289 Cressy Street, Deniliquin on Monday, September 27 between 10.05am and 10.40am
- Border Inn Hotel at 19-21 Meninya Street, Moama on September 24 from 6.30pm to 9pm
- Woolworths at the corner of Cobb Hwy and Perricoota Road, Moama on September from 6.10pm to 7.10pm.
The MLHD is urging the communities of Deniliquin and Moama to be vigilant with mask wearing, hand hygiene and social distancing, and to get tested if they have the mildest of symptoms.
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose and loss of taste or smell.
Other symptoms include fatigue, acute blocked nose (congestion), muscle pain, joint pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unexplained chest pain and conjunctivitis.
Testing is available at Deniliquin Hospital today and tomorrow from 9am to 2pm and while bookings are not required but anyone can pre-register via the Hotline to save time on 1800 831 099.
For additional testing locations go to www.mlhd.nsw.gov.au, or for help accessing a test call the Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline 1800 831 099.
Vaccination is available at GPs and pharmacies and MLHD Vaccination clinics. Check your eligibility at covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility
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