In a statement released on Sunday morning, MLHD confirmed there have been no new cases of COVID-19 in the health district as of 8am on April 12, with the total tally of confirmed cases in the region - including those who have recovered - remaining at 44.

The health district also announced there have been no new patient recoveries between 8am on April 11 and 8am on April 12, with a total of 25 patients in the health district having recovered from the virus as of 8am on April 12.

According to the health district there are still active cases in the Albury, Berrigan, Cootamundra-Gundagai, Federation, Hilltops, Narrandera and Wagga Wagga LGAs, with 19 active cases as of 8am on April 12.

There are no active confirmed cases of the virus within the Griffith LGA as of 8am on April 12 according to MLHD, with all three confirmed cases having now recovered.

A total of 2475 people have been tested for the virus in the health district, with four people hospitalised as a result of COVID-19 and one death coming in the health district to date.

Those who are concerned and would like to speak to someone about any symptoms they may be showing are encouraged to contact the MLHD's COVID-19 hotline on 1800 831 099 and speak to a nurse who will provide information about the best course of action.

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The time between when a person is exposed to the virus and when symptoms first appear is typically five to six days, although it may range from two to 14 days.

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, sore throat and dry cough.

Members of the public are urged to minimise travel, increase personal awareness around hand hygiene and practice social distancing.

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